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Homemade Barbecue Sauce

June 12, 2019 by Jessica Robinson 4 Comments

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Get ready for the most amazing Barbecue Sauce recipe that is sweet, tangy and a kick of spice. Making homemade barbecue sauce is super easy!Barbecue chicken on sheet pan with homemade barbecue sauceIt’s summer and warmer weather for grilling outside! We love making barbecue chicken! And, there’s nothing better than homemade BBQ Sauce. What better combination that barbecue chicken with homemade barbecue sauce?! I developed this barbecue sauce recipe over fifteen years ago in the commercial kitchen on my parents farm. This must-have condiment is super easy to make with simple ingredients readily available in your local grocery store.

homemde barbecue sauce in metal measuring cup and wooden handle brush dripping with barbecue sauceThis is the best BBQ sauce ever! It’s sweet, tangy, a bit smokey, with a kick of spices at the end. Perfect for dipping, grilling or on top of a cheeseburger. Mix half and half with balsamic dressing and serve over top my Whiskey marinated steak. Oh how delicious does that sound?! Be sure and try my Peach Barbecue Sauce or drizzle this barbecue sauce over my Loaded BBQ Fries.

barbecue sauce in metal measuring cup and wooden handle brush on top dripping with barbecue sauce chicken in backgroundHow to make the best BBQ sauce:

Step 1: Whisk together warm water, tomato paste and apple cider vinegar. This important step will help dissolve the tomato paste into the mixture.

Step 2: Add brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, and molasses and combine well. Add the spices and stir to incorporate.

Step 3: Bring to a simmer over medium to high heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon so it does not burn.

barbecue sauce in a large pot on the stovetop

Step 4: Turn the heat down cook over medium to low heat until the mixture thickens. Continue to stir occasionally with a wooden spoon so the mixture does not burn.

Step 5: Place in a sterile jar or container and let cool completely. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Or process in a water bath canner to make it shelf stable.

homemade barbecue sauce in barbecue sauce glass bottles

I multiplied the recipe twelve times and bottled it in barbecue sauce jars. Then added red seals which helps customers know it’s not been tampered with. You can certainly bottle BBQ sauce in half pint or pint Mason jars if you don’t have barbecue sauce bottles available like I do. Be sure and try my Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebabs, Barbecue Ribs, and a big ole glass of Peach Sweet Tea.

PRO TIP: When bottling hot barbecue sauce into jars use a clean damp paper towel to wipe the rims of the bottle clean before placing on the lids. Should you get any barbecue sauce down the sides of the jars, WAIT for the bottle to cool completely BEFORE running under water or wiping the jar with a damp cloth! If you don’t, you may break the glass jar. For more information on canning visit Ball Canning.

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Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Get ready for the most amazing Barbecue Sauce recipe. Making homemade barbecue sauce is super easy!

Course dressing
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy barbecue sauce recipe, homemade BBQ sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 273 kcal
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • pinch of ground chipotle to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk together warm water, tomato paste and apple cider vinegar. This important step will help dissolve the tomato paste into the mixture.

  2. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, and molasses and combine well. Add the spices and stir to incorporate.

  3. Bring to a simmer over medium to high heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon so it does not burn.

  4. Turn the heat down cook over medium to low heat until the mixture thickens. Continue to stir occasionally with a wooden spoon so the mixture does not burn.

  5. The sauce will thicken as it cools. To check the thickness, transfer a small amount to a small cup and place it in the freezer until cool.

  6. Place in a sterile jar or container and let cool completely. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Or process in a water bath canner to make it shelf stable.

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 594mg17%
Carbohydrates 69g23%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 65g72%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 335IU7%
Vitamin C 3.9mg5%
Calcium 96mg10%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Recipes, Sauces & Jellies Tagged With: Barbecue sauce, BBQ sauce, homemade barbecue sauce

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    June 12, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    Yum!!! Love this BBQ Sauce recipe.. .the maple syrup and and chipotle make it so different and yummy!! My go to BBQ sauce recipe now

    Reply
    • Jessica Robinson says

      June 14, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks so much Lisa!

      Reply
  2. Nicole says

    November 5, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    How much (cups) does the recipe make? How long would you water bath it for?

    Reply
    • Jessica Robinson says

      November 5, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      Nicole,
      This recipe roughly makes 2-3 cups of barbecue sauce. I usually multiply the recipe by 10x and get about 22-24 bottles of barbecue sauce. Really all depends on how thick you make it.
      You’ll want to water bath for about 10 minutes. I use a digital thermometer to make sure it’s really hot (about 200 degrees F) when I bottle it.

      Reply

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