Kathy’s Award-Winning Barbecue Sauce – The Ultimate Sweet, Smoky
Kathy’s award-winning barbecue sauce is a rich, flavorful blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy ingredients.It features a thick tomato base enhanced with brown sugar and spices.The sauce is slow-simmered to develop deep, complex flavors.Perfect for grilling, marinating, dipping, or glazing meats and vegetables.It’s easy to make at home with simple pantry ingredients.A true crowd-pleaser that elevates any barbecue dish.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add all ingredients.
- Stir thoroughly until well combined.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 20–25 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Allow the sauce to thicken and deepen in color.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Remove from heat and let cool before storing.
Notes
- Use high-quality ketchup for best flavor.
- Molasses adds depth and richness.
- Adjust sugar levels based on preference.
- Simmer longer for thicker consistency.
- Add liquid smoke for enhanced smokiness.
- Store in a glass jar for freshness.
- Sauce thickens further as it cools.
- Shake or stir before use if refrigerated.