The Best And Easiest Smoky BBQ Sauce Recipe

This is a smoky, peppery BBQ sauce perfect for summer cookouts. It’s very easy to make; it’s about 10 minutes of prep and a low, slow cook on the stovetop for about 30-60 minutes (depending on how thick you like your BBQ sauce).

What Is Liquid Smoke?

The secret ingredient in this Smoky BBQ Sauce is the liquid smoke. It adds a smoky flavor and is really an easy ingredient to add to a number of sauces. But what is liquid smoke? It’s a flavor enhancer that’s created by burning wood chips and then condensing the smoke into a liquid form. Liquid smoke is a great way to add a smoky flavor to your food without the need for actual wood smoke. This natural product has been used for centuries and is also known as wood vinegar and smoke flavor.

Cooking with liquid smoke is a safer alternative to actual smoke, as carcinogenic pathogens have been filtered out. However, the quality of liquid smoke can vary significantly, and cheaper options may contain additives or chemicals. Generally, liquid smoke is a harmless substance.

What You Need For The Smoky BBQ Sauce Recipe

• Ketchup
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Brown Sugar
• Yellow Mustard
• Spices — Paprika, Onion Powder, Black Pepper
• Garlic
• Liquid Smoke

Uses for this sauce include grilled chicken, ribs, and any other meat to which you might add a BBQ sauce. It’s also great as a condiment for burgers. Add a little sliced ham, and you have a great base for a ham BBQ sandwich. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

So this summer, skip the store-bought bottled sauces and whip up a batch of your own.

Smoky Barbeque Sauce

This BBQ sauce is a little smoky and a little peppery and works great on so many grilled foods. Try it on chicken, ribs, or even as a sauce on a burger. It makes enough to freeze a little for a future picnic!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 15

Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

 

• Combine all the ingredients and place in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 30-60 minutes until the sauce is thick.
• Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal

Keyword BBQ, Sauce

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