Apple Cider BBQ Sauce Recipe
Apple Cider BBQ Sauce Recipe is a flavourful condiment that blends the natural sweetness of apple cider with vinegar, warm spices, and classic barbecue seasonings. Its smooth texture and balanced taste make it ideal for brushing, glazing, or dipping. The main speciality of this sauce is its rich apple forward flavor, which adds depth without overpowering food.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
- Airtight jar or bottle (for storage)
Ingredients
- 360 ml apple cider
- 60 ml apple cider vinegar
- 120 ml ketchup
- 70 g brown sugar light or dark
- 8 g all purpose flour
- 15 ml Dijon mustard
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 1 g garlic powder
- 1 g onion powder
- 0.5 g ground cinnamon
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Chili powder to taste
- 0.5 g cayenne pepper optional
- 120 g applesauce
- 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Mix The Base
- In a medium saucepan while it’s still off the heat, whisk together the apple cider, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, applesauce, and flour. Keep whisking until the mixture is completely smooth with no lumps.
Add Seasoning
- Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well so the spices are evenly blended throughout the sauce.
Cook The Sauce
- Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring often. Lower the heat and let it cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sauce thickens and looks glossy, like a classic BBQ sauce.
Cool And Store
- Take the sauce off the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Use immediately or pour into a clean, airtight jar and refrigerate.