Description

This homemade Honey BBQ Sauce is about to become your new kitchen MVP! It strikes the perfect balance between sweet honey, tangy vinegar, and a smoky depth that store-bought sauces rarely achieve. It’s incredibly versatile, perfect for a variety of dishes, enhancing the flavor of grilled meats, veggies, and more.

Ingredients

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2 cups Ketchup
½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
½ cup Honey
¼ cup packed Light Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
½ teaspoon Liquid Smoke (optional)

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant
Combine Wet Ingredients: Pour in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and soy sauce. Stir until well combined
Add Dry Spices: Incorporate the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir vigorously to ensure no lumps remai
Introduce Liquid Smoke: If using, add liquid smoke to the mixture and stir thoroughly
Simmer and Thicken: Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and let cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally
Taste and Adjust: Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed
Cool and Store: Allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container

Notes

For a sweeter sauce, add more honey. Adjust tanginess with additional apple cider vinegar.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 70 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Fat: 1.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg