Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Making your own homemade barbecue sauce is easier than you may think. With a few minutes of your time, you can have a flavorful sauce perfect for any meal or occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 291kcal
Cost: Recipe $1.48
Ingredients
- ½ cup onion, diced ($0.45)
- ½ cup water ($0.00)
- ½ cup brown sugar ($0.22)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce ($0.12)
- 2 tablespoons vinegar ($0.08)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice ($0.12)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard ($0.03)
- ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.04)
- 2 cups ketchup ($0.41)
Instructions
- Soften onion. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the diced onion and water. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
- Build flavor. Whisk in the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Add ketchup. Whisk in the ketchup and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Cool. Remove from heat and let cool before using.
Notes
- Yield. One batch makes enough sauce for multiple uses or thick layering.
- Flavor development. The strong tomato aroma mellows as the sauce cooks and flavors blend.
- Smoky option. Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon liquid smoke for deeper flavor.
- Texture. Blend for a smoother sauce if desired.
- Storage. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 71.3g | Protein: 0.3g | Sodium: 1568.5mg | Potassium: 150.9mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 60.6g | Vitamin A: 240.5IU | Vitamin C: 15.1mg | Calcium: 39.7mg | Iron: 0.7mg
