If you want to start making homemade sauces, try this delicious Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce. It’s a classic grilling sauce that you should have in the fridge at all times. The sauce has the perfect balance of sweetness you would expect and a tangy surprise that balances the sweetness and savoriness from grilled meat.
Like bourbon, just add the alcohol to this classic recipe and make a bourbon bbq sauce. This adds a rich warming flavors without the effects of alcohol.
Ingredients list for a Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce.
Ketchup: this is the base for any tomato based BBQ sauce.
Yellow mustard: provide acidy and tanginess to the sauce.
Honey: adds natural sweetness and shine.
Brown sugar: adds caramelization to the sauce when brushed on meats.
Molasses: adds a sweet and smokey flavor to the sauce.
Apple cider vinegar: creates a savory balance to the sweetness from the brown sugar and molasses.
Hot sauce: adds a little kick and breaks up the sweetness of the sauce. Adjust heat levels to your liking.
Worcestershire sauce: adds a savory and umami flavor the BBQ sauce.
All Purpose seasoning: adds savoriness and BBQ flavors like smoked paprika to the sauce.
Step 1: How to make a delicious Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce?
Once you make your first BBQ sauce, there is no going back to store bought options.
Best of all you can modify the spice or sweetness levels to your liking.
Fast and Easy to make a whole batch and save for later or enjoy all week long!
In a sauce pan, add ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, honey, molasses, Dad’s All Purpose rub, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar and hot sauce.
Simmer on the store top over low heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
Recipe Tip
Adjust the levels of heat with hot sauce. Traditional BBQ sauce is on the sweeter side, adding hot sauce breaks up the sweetness and adds a little punch at the end.
Adjust the levels of smokiness with smoked paprika. Instead of adding liquid smoke, add natural flavoring through smoked paprika.
Once the sauce is done, brush it on your smoked beer can chicken, dunk grilled chicken lollipops into the sticky BBQ sauce or add it as a condiment on your favorite grilled burger.
Step 2: How to store leftover BBQ sauce?
One of the benefits of making BBQ sauce at home is you can make it in advance and store it. Get airtight glass jars and pour the sauce in. Store the Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy your labor of love every day for lunch and dinner. This is also a great holiday gift idea for those foodies in your family or the avid BBQ’er.
How to serve a Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
- Glaze the delicious sauce over saucy pork loin recipe or grilled spatchcock chicken while still on the grill. This allows the sauce to caramelize over the savory meat making it sticky and delicious with each bite.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What gives BBQ sauce its taste? The perfect balance of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, salt and pepper, honey and Worcestershire combined make up the taste of a tomato based BBQ sauce.
How do you make BBQ sauce taste better? Adding molasses or higher amounts brown sugar adds flavor to a classic BBQ sauce. Hot sauce will add heat, alcohol will add savoriness and richness to a BBQ sauce.
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Sweet and Tangy BBQ sauce
This delicious Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce has the perfect balance of sweetness you would expect and a tangy surprise to balance everything.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 20 People
Calories 126kcal
- 1.5 cups Ketchup
- 1.5 cups Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp Yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Hot sauce
- 1 tbsp All purpose seasoning
Measure out your ingredients.
In a sauce pan, add ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, honey, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce and all purpose rub. Simmer over low heat until the sauce starts to thicken. Taste and adjust for heat, sweetness of tanginess.
Brush on protein or store in airtight glass containers for later use.
How to adjust flavor levels:
- Add smoked paprika for a more smokey flavor.
- Add bourbon for a savory rich finish.
- Add your favorite soda pop for a fun twist on a recipe
- Add more hot sauce for the kick.
How to store BBQ sauce:
- Homemade BBQ sauce can be used up to 2 weeks if stored in the fridge.
- Pour the sauce into airtight glass containers. Use when needed.
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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