Sweet Brown BBQ Sauce
Sweet Brown BBQ Sauce is a rich, smoky, and sweet blend of brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, and spices. It adds bold flavor to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and sandwiches. Easy to make at home, it creates a comforting aroma while cooking and brings warmth to every bite. This sauce quickly becomes a family favorite after just one taste.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or spoon
- Airtight container or jar (for storage)
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- ¼ cup light or dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup water plus more if needed for desired consistency
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and water.
- Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and fully combined. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or spices for extra kick.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar and molasses to suit your taste preferences. For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
If the sauce becomes too thick after refrigeration, simply warm it up and stir in a little water to reach the desired consistency.