Best 13 Basic Barbeque Sauce Recipes

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Succulent and savory, barbeque sauce is a must-have condiment that elevates any grilling experience. Whether you prefer a tangy, smoky flavor or a sweet and spicy kick, the right barbeque sauce can transform your grilled meats, vegetables, and even tofu into culinary masterpieces. With countless recipes to choose from, finding the perfect barbeque sauce can be a daunting task. This article aims to guide you through the world of barbeque sauce, providing helpful tips, tricks, and a selection of the most highly acclaimed recipes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds and make your next barbecue a memorable feast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BASIC BARBEQUE SAUCE



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This is a good basic barbeque. I personally like this sauce.

Provided by Brandon Squige Johnson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ketchup
6 fluid ounces tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®), or more to taste
¾ cup molasses
2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir ketchup, tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, molasses, Meyer lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, onion, garlic, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to let the flavors blend, at least 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 561.3 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

EASY BARBECUE SAUCE



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I came up with this recipe via trial and error after running out of barbecue sauce one too many times. Now my family will not have any other kind. I make it in double batches and store it in a mason jar in the refrigerator. It can be canned for longer storage. You can add chopped garlic and less hot sauce, if desired.

Provided by joyce

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup ketchup
¾ cup brown sugar
1 small onion, finely chopped
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup hot sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, onion, teriyaki sauce, hot sauce, and liquid smoke together in a bowl until sauce is well combined. Transfer sauce to a jar and refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 868.1 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

BAR-B-QUE SAUCE



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This is an easy to make Bar-B-Que sauce using ingredients most people have at home.

Provided by Debi K

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, mustard powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before brushing on your favorite meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 283.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BASIC BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 cups tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a saucepan set over moderate heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add paprika, pepper, lemon juice, mustard and hot sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add vinegar and tomato sauce, bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes, or until thickened.;

SIMPLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Smoked paprika is the secret weapon in this simple barbecue sauce, which goes beautifully with pork and chicken. If you're painting the sauce onto cooking meat, thin it out with water to about a one-to-one ratio, which will keep the sugars from burning too quickly over the fire. Serve the full-strength stuff alongside the finished meat.

Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     easy, quick, condiments

Time 10m

Yield About 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons pimentón (smoked Spanish paprika)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 492 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams

QUICK BBQ SAUCE



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For a basic barbecue sauce, all you have to do is whisk together ketchup, light brown sugar, white wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, and paprika. Use this recipe when making grilled or slow-cooked meat, such as our Barbecue Pork Sandwiches.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients.

EASY BBQ SAUCE



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Make and share this Easy BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 small onion, very finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients& mix very well.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.6, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 588.9, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 11.5, Protein 2

BASIC BARBECUE SAUCE



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Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from The Barbecue! Bible 10th Anniversary Edition, by Steven Raichlen. To read more about Raichlen and barbecue, go to our feature The Best Barbecue in the U.S.A. A good barbecue sauce is a study in contrasts: sweet versus sour, fruity versus smoky, spicy versus mellow. Here's a great all-purpose sauce that's loaded with flavor but not too sweet. It goes well with all manner of poultry, pork, or beef. The minced vegetables give you a coarse-textured sauce, which I happen to like. If you prefer a smooth sauce, puree it in a blender.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Sauce     Onion     Tomato     Backyard BBQ

Yield Makes 2 1/2 to 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium-size onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar, or more to taste
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons pineapple juice (optional)
1 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, or 2 tablespoons meat drippings
2 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons prepared mustard of your choice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook until softened but not brown, about 4 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pineapple juice (if using), hot sauce, liquid smoke, molasses, brown sugar, prepared and dry mustards, black pepper, and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more water.
  • 3. Remove the barbecue sauce from the heat and taste for seasoning, adding salt to taste and more cider vinegar, hot sauce, and/or brown sugar as necessary; the sauce should be highly seasoned.
  • 4. Transfer the barbecue sauce to a serving bowl and serve warm or at room temperature. The sauce will keep, tightly covered in the refrigerator, for several weeks.

SIMPLE BBQ SAUCE



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Make and share this Simple BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup catsup
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup vinegar (apple cider vinegar is nice)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon of your favourite dry steak spice
1 dash cayenne pepper or 1 dash chili pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In medium heavy saucepan combine all ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened to desired consistency.
  • To store, place in airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

HEINZ KETCHUP BASIC BARBECUE SAUCE



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Make and share this Heinz Ketchup Basic Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup of sauce

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup Heinz ketchup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In saucepan, combine all ingredients. Simmer uncovered, 10 minutes. Brush ribs or chicken with sauce during last 10 minutes of grilling or broiling.

BASIC BARBECUE SAUCE



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This is a great recipe and it can also be used as a base to create your own flavorful BBQ sauce from. Try it on Recipe #294417 :)

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder (or ground chipolte pepper)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat oil and cook onion until tender.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cook until reduced by half or desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 319, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13.6, Protein 0.9

BARBECUE SAUCE



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Learn how to make superb barbecue sauce and wow your barbie guests - it's incredibly moreish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment

Time 35m

Yield Makes 450ml/16fl oz

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
400g can chopped tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
85g brown sugar
3 tbsp malt vinegar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp tomato purée

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook over a gentle heat 4-5 mins, until softened. Add the remaining ingredients, season and mix. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 mins, until thickened. For a smooth sauce, simply whizz the mixture in a food processor or with a hand blender for a few seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium

BARBEQUE SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ketchup, worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, light brown sugar, molasses, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper

Provided by Katie Aubin

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
⅓ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne whisk to combine.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will taste. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and choose a good quality vinegar and ketchup.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make barbecue sauce, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. Add a little bit of brown sugar for sweetness, a dash of cayenne pepper for heat, or a squeeze of orange juice for a citrusy kick.
  • Let the sauce simmer: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste. However, be careful not to overcook the sauce, or it will lose its flavor.
  • Taste the sauce as you go: The best way to make sure the sauce is perfect is to taste it as you go. Adjust the seasonings to your liking, and add more ingredients if necessary.
  • Use the sauce on a variety of foods: Barbecue sauce is not just for grilled meats. It can also be used on chicken, fish, vegetables, and even tofu. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for appetizers or as a marinade for meats.

Conclusion:

Barbecue sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used on a variety of foods. It is easy to make at home, and you can customize it to your own taste. With a little experimentation, you can create the perfect barbecue sauce that will make your next cookout a success.

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