Oh, this wonderful summer grilling time! Are you a bbq fan? I love barbecues…everything tastes so much better prepared this way. I like to grill anything, even fruit. And let’s face it, I mean, who doesn’t have their own favorite bbq sauce? Well, even if you don’t, here’s a great idea that could turn out to be your new favorite. Forget store bought sauces, home made has always been and always will be so much better! On top of that, this sauce is so simple to make!
The idea comes from Martha Stewart. There are so many variations to the bbq sauce theme and this one quickly became my favorite.
PrintHow to Make BBQ sauce
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
This homemade BBQ sauce is a flavorful blend of ketchup, vinegar, and spices, perfect for summer grilling and sure to become your new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 onion, very finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups (350 g) ketchup
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the very finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the ketchup, cider vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, and cayenne pepper to the pan.
- Stir the mixture well and bring it to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let the sauce cool before using or storing.
Notes
Store the BBQ sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce and cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference. This sauce pairs well with grilled meats, vegetables, and even fruits.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 3
I do love bbq’s and love this sauce! I really love the spices you’ve chosen…perfect summer flavor :)
Thanks Tamara for this bbq sauce! I love bbqs too, but I’ne never tried to make homemade sauces because I was afraid they were too complicated to prepare. I’ve never used store bought sauces either, because I can’t stand their fake taste. This sauce instead is so easy and quick to make!!! I’d love to try it next time I grill! :)
Hi, Rita, thank you for you kind comment, I am glad to help. This one really is simple and easy to make, glad you like it!
Looking at the color of the sauce, I thought it might be peach or apricot bbq sauce. Fruit bbq sauce I get sometimes, but nothing beats a great savory bbq sauce, glad to see it’s not all fruited up.
I am glad you like it :) I occasionally make fruit chutneys, but this is my ultimate favorite