Description
This 10 Minute Homemade Barbecue Sauce is your ultimate summer companion, ready to enhance any meal with a perfect blend of sweetness, tanginess, and smokiness. Crafted from simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand, this quick recipe allows you to whip up a delicious BBQ sauce that transforms grilled meats, veggies, and even snacks into something special. Whether you’re preparing for a backyard barbecue or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinners, this sauce will become a staple in your kitchen. In just 10 minutes, you can create a fresh, preservative-free condiment that delights the taste buds and complements meals beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 g (1 cup) ketchup
- 110 g (1/2 cup) brown sugar, packed
- 80 g (1/4 cup) black treacle (cane molasses)
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) apple cider vinegar
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) cooking oil
- 2 tsp English or Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, black treacle, apple cider vinegar, cooking oil, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Whisk until well mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary; continue simmering if you desire a thicker consistency.
- Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it into an airtight container for storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg