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5 from 4 votes

Classic Barbecue Sauce

This classic barbecue sauce well-balanced sauce is rich and smooth, with sweet, heat and just a touch of smoky flavor and goes well anything you pour it on.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 108kcal
Author David & Debbie Spivey

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Whisk all of the ingredients together and bring to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the sauce comes to a boil, reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely.

Notes

The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month!
Recipe adapted from Cooking with Paula Deen Magazine

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Sodium: 819mg | Potassium: 128mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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