This rich, smoky, sweet, and tangy Homemade BBQ Sauce is made with simple pantry ingredients and comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s perfect for brushing on ribs, pulled pork, grilled chicken, burgers, or using as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)
