Homemade BBQ Sauce
Total Time
20 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rating
4.88 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and minced
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large skillet, whisk together the tomato sauce, jalapeño, brown sugar, molasses, pineapple juice, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, dried mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Step 2
Bring the sauce to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 3
Use the sauce immediately or store in the refrigerator in a jar or container for up to 2 weeks.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
The sauce is sweet, tangy, with a little bit of spice and is perfect for marinating, grilling, and dipping. It is great for ribs, chicken, pulled pork, pizza, salads, and more.
The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Josh likes his BBQ sauce to have a little kick, so he uses jalapeño and cayenne pepper. If you want the sauce to be on the milder side, you could leave out one or both.
