Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe combines sweet honey, vinegar, and smoky spices for a flavorful homemade sauce. It is quick and easy to prepare using simple ingredients. The sauce thickens gently on the stove, creating a rich and balanced taste that enhances grilled meats or sandwiches. Store it in the fridge and enjoy fresh, delicious BBQ anytime.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey preferably raw or mild flavored
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 garlic clove minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- A pinch of ground black pepper
- 2 –3 tablespoons water
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke or substitute with ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
Add Everything To A Pot
- In a small saucepan, toss in the ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, a few drops of liquid smoke, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic, brown sugar, black pepper, a pinch of cayenne (if you like a kick), and a bit of kosher salt.
Mix It Up
- Grab a whisk or spoon and stir everything together until it’s nice and smooth.
Heat Things Up
- Put the pan on medium heat. Let it slowly come to a gentle simmer, giving it a stir now and then.
Let It Thicken
- Keep it simmering for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until it starts to thicken up just a bit.
Tweak The Texture
- If it ends up thicker than you want, no problem just add a little water, one tablespoon at a time, until it’s just right.
Cool Down & Store
- Take it off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. You can use it right away or pour it into a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to a week.