Description
Try this mouthwatering Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe, and you’ll never reach for store-bought sauces again. With its delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, this sauce is perfect for grilling chicken, beef, or turkey, as well as serving alongside fresh veggies. Its homemade goodness means you can skip the preservatives and customize it to your liking. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, ensuring that your meals are always deliciously enhanced.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup dark molasses
- 1/4 to 3/4 cup honey (to taste)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons American chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Morton Kosher salt
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix chili powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm vegetable oil. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the spice mix and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add ketchup, mustard, vinegar, molasses, honey, hot sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to thicken.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning as desired before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg