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Made from scratch sweet and zesty bbq sauce on a wooden table in a Mason jar
Brianna Hughes

Homemade Sweet and Zesty BBQ Sauce Recipe

This homemade sweet and zesty bbq sauce recipe combines tomato sauce with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and savory spices to create a deliciously rich sauce that will be a hit at your family bbq!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 118
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz Can of Tomato Sauce
  • 1/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 5 TBSP Brown Sugar
  • 2 TBSP Honey
  • 1 1/2 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Hot Sauce

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Sauce Pan
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. Add all the ingredients to a medium sauce pan and stir well to combine.
  2. Bring to a simmer on low heat. Stirring occasionally, continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage. Enjoy!