Description
This Kansas City Barbecue Sauce recipe is a tangy, sweet, and smoky sauce that is perfect for slathering on grilled meats. Made with a blend of ketchup, crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, and a mix of flavorful spices, this sauce is a must-have for your next BBQ.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup Apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a saucepan, whisk together all the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Allow the sauce to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container.
- Step 3: This recipe yields about 2½ to 3 cups of BBQ sauce. Use approximately ¼ cup per serving, yielding around 10 to 12 servings. If using sparingly, it can stretch to 14 servings.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Kansas City, Barbecue Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Grilling
