Easy BBQ Sauce
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Easy BBQ Sauce

Craving that perfect barbecue flavor without the hassle? This Easy BBQ Sauce recipe is your secret weapon! With just a mix of pantry staples, you can whip up a zesty, smoky sauce in minutes. It’s customizable to your taste buds and perfect for everything from grilled meats to veggie dips. Get ready to elevate your barbecue game!
Cooking Tip

Making your own barbeque sauce lets you control the ingredients and can help cut down on food waste by not having to throw away old bottles of unused bbq sauce. Make extra! Freeze extra sauce in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Yield1 cup
Serving size1/4 cup
Perfect forKid-friendly, Quick & easy
Dietary preferencesDairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. molasses
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk together all ingredients until well combined and brown sugar is dissolved.
  2. Store in fridge or freeze for later!

Nutrition facts (per serving)

80Calories

0.5 Total Fat (g)
0.1Saturated Fat (g)
360Sodium (mg)
20Carbs (g)
2 Dietary Fiber (g)
1Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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