Description
This homemade Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce is a game-changer for your grilling adventures. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a sweet, smoky, and tangy sauce that enhances everything from grilled chicken and ribs to roasted vegetables and snacks. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, this sauce is made with simple pantry ingredients that you likely already have on hand. Plus, it’s fully customizable, allowing you to adjust the sweetness or spice level to suit your taste. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces packed with preservatives and hello to this fresh, flavorful option that will elevate any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 ¼ cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add yellow mustard, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; whisk well.
- Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a light simmer.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for 10–12 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add water or vinegar for desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as preferred.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to a jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg