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Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
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4.84 from 116 votes

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This Kansas City-style homemade bbq sauce recipe is sweet, tangy, smoky, and perfect on just about everything.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of july, vegetarian

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients.  Whisk all ingredients together in a medium saucepan.
  • Simmer. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Serve. Use the sauce immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Vegan option: To make vegan bbq sauce, just be sure to use a vegan brand of Worcestershire. (I recommend Annie's.)
Gluten-free option: To make gluten-free bbq sauce, just be sure to use a GF brand of liquid smoke. (I recommend Wright’s or Colgin.)