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Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Amy
There’s something magical about a homemade BBQ sauce that store-bought versions just can’t match. With just 5 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of simmering, you’ll have a rich, glossy sauce that’s bursting with depth and complexity.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups ketchup
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, water, brown sugar, tamari, mustard, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for 20 minutes, or until thickened. Season to taste and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Keyword BBQ, grilling, homemade, recipe, Sauce
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