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How to Make Basic Barbecue Sauce

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This Kansas City style barbecue sauce is easy to make and better tasting than the bottled variety.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course condiment, sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c. ketchup
  • 3 T. dark brown sugar
  • 3 T. cider vinegar
  • 2 T worcestershire
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Stir the ingredients well on a low simmer until fully incorporated.
  • Simmer for about 15 minutes stirring often.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Pour sauce into glass jar and seal with a lid.
  • Refrigerate jarred sauce.

Notes

You can also use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika. Want a more Memphis style sauce, add more vinegar and molasses for sweetener.