Best BBQ Sauce Recipe For Pulled Pork
Best BBQ Sauce Recipe For Pulled Pork combines tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet brown sugar, and smoky spices to create a rich, flavourful sauce. Made from simple ingredients like ketchup, molasses, and liquid smoke, it enhances pulled pork with balanced sweetness and bold taste. This homemade sauce adds depth and moisture, making pulled pork tender and delicious, perfect for a satisfying BBQ meal.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Stove
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups ketchup
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 12 drops liquid smoke
- ½ cup apple juice
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup water
- 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, honey, apple juice, and water. Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder, smoked paprika, and liquid smoke. Stir well to blend the seasonings evenly.
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring now and then.
- Once simmering, add the unsalted butter and stir until it’s fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Taste and adjust with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Let the sauce simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavours come together.
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly. Use immediately on pulled pork or transfer to an airtight container.