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    Home » Recipes » Sauces » How to Make an Easy Barbecue Sauce from Scratch

    Modified: Aug 1, 2023 · Published: May 11, 2021 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    How to Make an Easy Barbecue Sauce from Scratch

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    Learn how to make this easy barbecue sauce from scratch and you’ll never go back to bottled barbecue sauces again. It’s easy to tweak this recipe to your personal preferences once you get the basics down.

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    Learn how to make this easy barbecue sauce from scratch and you’ll never go back to bottled barbecue sauces again.

    It’s easy to tweak this recipe to your personal preferences once you get the basics down.

    Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe

    ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

    It's easier thank you think to make delicious homemade BBQ sauce.

    You need just a few basic ingredients plus herbs to get started.

    This recipe is totally customizable but it's also great as-is!

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

    There are many variations of barbecue sauce, but here's everything you'll need for this simple recipe:

    • Ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, chili power, onion and garlic powder.

    You can play around with the ingredients adjusting the quantity and eliminating ketchup or mustard, trying different types of vinegar or adding herbs to really create your own personal favorite style of barbecue sauce.

    Once you get the basic recipe down, experiment and have fun with it! This recipe is meant to give you a solid starting point.

    ★ How to Make this Recipe ★

    Watch how to make this sauce:

    Check out this step-by-step video showing how this homemade BBQ sauce comes together:

    ★ Tips & FAQs ★

    How long can you store homemade BBQ sauce?

    It’s safe to store homemade BBQ sauce for about 10 day sin the fridge. You may be able to store it longer than that, just check to make sure there is no mold on the sauce itself of the jar before use. You may also need to shake or stir the sauce before use if ingredients separate.

    Best Ways to Store Homemade Sauces

    Weck Glass Jar with Rubber Seal for Sauce

    I prefer old fashioned Mason jars or glass jars with a strong seal for storing sauces.

    However, I don’t like the metal lids since they rust and therefore aren’t super reusable so I buy special lids that are dishwasher friendly and are easy to put on and take off.

    You can buy reusable lids in plastic or glass. The plastic lids aren’t always 100% leak proof but work great if you’re storing things upright.

    Wek brand jars use a glass lid that seals well.

    So depending on your use, you may want to check into that brand. You can shop everything on Amazon of course.

    Here are some links to get you started:

    Shop sauce-size Mason jars

    Shop Mason jar plastic lids

    Shop Wek jars with glass lids

    What are some great recipes using BBQ sauce?

    I have a few favorites. 🙂

    Here they are:

    BBQ Shrimp and Grits

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    Want to tackle learning how to make other sauces?

    Check out these other sauce recipes!

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    This easy BBQ sauce recipe was featured on South Your Mouth!

    Homemade BBQ Sauce for Pulled Pork

    How to Make an Easy Barbecue Sauce from Scratch

    Author: Angela G.
    Learn how to make this easy barbecue sauce from scratch and you’ll never go back to bottled barbecue sauces again. It’s easy to tweak this recipe to your personal preferences once you get the basics down.
    5 from 1 review
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    Course: Sauces & Spreads
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Yield: 1 cup

    Ingredients 

    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup ketchup
    • ¼ teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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    Instructions

    • Add ingredients to a sauce pan over medium heat.
    • Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
    • Simmer covered for at least 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar has dissolved and a thick sauce has formed.

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    Notes

    Adjust the quantity of ingredients to suit your preference for flavor, thickness, acidity or sweetness.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Amanda Gomez says

      September 09, 2023 at 12:34 pm

      Just made this, and oh my,delicious! Question, how long will this last in the fridge??

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      • Angela G. says

        September 11, 2023 at 11:46 am

        I'm so glad you liked it! It should last at least 2 weeks in the fridge. I've had mine last much longer. Just check for any signage of spoilage before use — mold or a funny smell may indicate it has gone bad.

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