Homemade Barbecue Sauce

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Tasheika Powell (@tasheika)

A versatile homemade barbecue sauce that can be customized to your taste preferences.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
0min
Total Time
10min
Homemade Barbecue Sauce recipe

Ingredients

10 Servings
(1 serving = 2 tbsp)
  • 1cup
    ketchup
  • 1/4cup
    sugar
  • 2tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1pinch
    salt
  • 1dash
    powdered Maggi seasoning
  • 1clove
    garlic
  • 1sprig
    scotch bonnet pepper
  • 2tbsp
    honey

How to make Homemade Barbecue Sauce

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

  2. Check for consistency and adjust to your liking.

  3. Add garlic for a garlic barbecue sauce.

  4. Add scotch bonnet pepper for a spicy barbecue sauce.

  5. Add honey for a honey barbecue sauce.

  6. Use as is for an original barbecue sauce.

  7. Store in the refrigerator or use immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

53.1kcal (2.66%)

Protein

0.3g (0.64%)

Carbs

13.7g (4.99%)

Sugars

12.8g (25.62%)

Healthy Fat

0.0g

Unhealthy Fat

0.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the amount of ketchup to control the thickness of the sauce.

  2. Increase or decrease the sugar to adjust the sweetness.

  3. For a milder sauce, omit the scotch bonnet pepper.

FAQS

  1. How can I make the sauce thicker?

    Increase the amount of ketchup to make the sauce thicker.

  2. How can I make the sauce sweeter?

    Add more sugar or honey to increase the sweetness.

  3. Can I make this sauce spicy?

    Yes, add scotch bonnet pepper to make it spicy.

  4. How should I store the barbecue sauce?

    Store the sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

  5. Can I omit the garlic?

    Yes, garlic is optional and can be omitted if desired.

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