Description
This Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce recipe combines tangy ketchup, sharp white vinegar, and sweet brown sugar with a blend of spices and melted butter to create a smooth, flavorful sauce perfect for grilling, dipping, or marinating. Simple to make and versatile, it can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
Flavorings and Spices
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp dry mustard
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine ketchup and butter: In a mixing bowl, blend the room temperature ketchup with the melted butter until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the white vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, dry mustard, and salt gradually, whisking continuously until the sauce achieves a smooth and uniform consistency.
- Store or use: Use the sauce immediately as a condiment or marinade, or transfer it into a mason jar or airtight container. Refrigerate and use within three weeks for best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Make sure the ketchup is at room temperature before mixing with butter to ensure smooth blending.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- This BBQ sauce works great on grilled meats, as a dipping sauce, or even drizzled over roasted vegetables.
- Keep refrigerated and stir before each use, as ingredients may settle.
- The sauce thickens slightly when chilled; just warm slightly if you want a thinner consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade BBQ sauce, easy BBQ sauce, no-cook sauce, American BBQ, backyard barbecue sauce, barbecue condiment
