Whitts BBQ Sauce
Whitts BBQ Sauce blends tangy vinegar, sweet honey, and bold spices into a rich, flavourful Southern style sauce. It enhances grilled meats, sandwiches, and more with its unique balance of heat and sweetness. Easy to make and full of character, this sauce becomes a staple in any kitchen, bringing homemade barbecue flavour to every dish.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight container or jar (for storage)
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, honey, and water over medium heat.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, chilli powder, salt, black pepper, white pepper, red pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed more vinegar for tangibleness, honey for sweetness, or cayenne for heat.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool. Transfer to an airtight jar or container and refrigerate. The flavours deepen over time best after 24 hours!
Notes
I like this sauce with a gentle kick. Increase or decrease cayenne pepper to match your taste. For more tang, swap in white vinegar for a tangier vinegar punch Snap Calorie If I want more Mamie, sometimes I add a splash of liquid smoke or a dash more Worcestershire.
This sauce tastes even better after sitting overnight. Seasoning blends and warmth subsides into a more cohesive flavour.