Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
If you're a fan of sweet and tangy flavors, then this BBQ sauce recipe is for you. This sauce has a perfect balance of sweetness from the honey and brown sugar, and tanginess from the apple cider vinegar and mustard. This sweet and tangy BBQ sauce is a delicious addition to any grilled dish. It's perfect for brushing onto chicken or pork during the last few minutes of cooking, or serving as a dipping sauce on the side. Adjust the sweetness or tanginess to your liking, and enjoy the flavors of this homemade BBQ sauce recipe.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients and whisk until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the sauce to a jar or container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
This sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
If you like a sweeter sauce, you can increase the amount of honey or brown sugar.
If you like a tangier sauce, you can add more apple cider vinegar or Dijon mustard to taste.
The sauce can be used as a marinade or a dipping sauce for grilled meats and vegetables. Try this Dijon mustard in the recipe!
If you like a sweeter sauce, you can increase the amount of honey or brown sugar.
If you like a tangier sauce, you can add more apple cider vinegar or Dijon mustard to taste.
The sauce can be used as a marinade or a dipping sauce for grilled meats and vegetables. Try this Dijon mustard in the recipe!