Easy Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce
A simple, quick recipe for homemade honey barbecue sauce with a balance of sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for grilling.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
- Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This sauce is great for ribs, chicken wings, pulled pork, and as a dipping sauce.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper for your desired level of heat.
- For a smokier flavor, you can add a drop of liquid smoke.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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