Description
Elevate your grilling game with this homemade Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce, a delightful blend of sweetness and tanginess that enhances any dish. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, this sauce is quick to prepare in just 20 minutes using pantry staples. Say goodbye to store-bought options and enjoy the fresh flavors of this customizable condiment that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, vegetables, and even as a dipping sauce. Whether you prefer it sweeter or with a kick of spice, this versatile glaze will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 ¼ cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add yellow mustard, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Heat over medium heat until simmering. Reduce to low and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If thickened too much, adjust with water or additional vinegar.
- Taste and adjust flavors if desired before cooling.
- Transfer to a jar for storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg