Sweet Brown BBQ Sauce

Samia

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.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Sauce / Condiment

Cuisine: American

Calories: 70

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

Medium saucepan
Measuring cups and spoons
Whisk or spoon
Airtight container or jar (for storage)

Method

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.

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