Simple 30 Minute Barbecue Sauce
Quick, easy, and perfect for a party! This homemade barbecue sauce recipe takes about 20 minutes to put together and go great will all your sandwiches, pulled pork, and more!
Servings: 32 (Make 2 cups)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon chili paste optional if your BBQ sauce a little spicy
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat cook the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Take care not to burn the onions and garlic and stir often. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
- The onion and garlic will still be about the size you cut them into. If you don't mind a chunky BBQ sauce then you are ready to use your homemade sauce. If you like it smoother (which I prefer) let the BBQ sauce cool for 10-15 minutes, carefully place it in a blender jar and process until smooth.
- The barbecue sauce can be used right away or refrigerated until you are need it. This will last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the onions as you cook them with the garlic to avoid a bitter flavor! Keep an eye out and stir often.
- The longer the sauce sits, the more the flavors will incorporate together. Make this a day or two in advance of when you want to use it to add the best taste.
- For ease of applying the barbecue sauce, you can buy a plastic squeeze bottle that has a lid to make this sauce just like the real deal!
- If you like your barbecue sauce on the spicy side then you can add a teaspoon of chili paste.
- Make sure your sauce is stored in an airtight container to keep it fresh as long as possible.
- You can use dark or light brown sugar in this recipe.
- For a smoother sauce, try blending the mixture after it is finished cooking to break down the onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tablespoons of 2 cups | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
QR code
Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.
