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Time: 30 Minutes Makes: 2 cups https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/homemade-bbq-sauce-recipe/#tasty-recipes-65067

BBQ Sauce

This Kansas City-style homemade bbq sauce recipe is sweet, tangy, smoky, and perfect on just about everything.

  • 1 (15 oz / 140 ml) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • optional: a few pinches of cayenne for extra heat, if desired

Combine ingredients. Whisk all ingredients together in a medium saucepan.

Simmer. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.

Serve. Use the sauce immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.