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Our favorite barbecue sauce
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4.45 from 9 votes

Our Favorite Homemade BBQ Sauce

This is our go-to barbecue sauce for just about any recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: sauce and marinades
Cuisine: Barbecue
Keyword: barbecue, bbq, sauce
Servings: 14
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Melissa Gafford

Equipment

  • saucepan

Ingredients

  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 10 oz tomato sauce
  • ½ cup apple juice
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tb. lemon juice
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tb. grape jelly
  • 1 Tb. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1½ tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Whisk to blend ingredients thoroughly.
  • Simmer sauce on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Allow to cool before transferring to a glass jar or bowl. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Notes

One batch makes a about 18 ounces, or roughly the equivalent of 1 bottle of store-bought sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tb | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg