The Best Classic BBQ Sauce recipe ever! Not too sweet, not too spicy and guaranteed to please every time.
It goes well on anything that comes off the barbecue, your hamburger, on top of a pizza and is also great for smoked meats.

How To Make Classic BBQ Sauce

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How To Make Classic BBQ Sauce from scratch
This classic bbq sauce recipe creates a well balanced, rich & smooth sauce with some sweet, a bit of heat and just a touch of smoky flavour.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Additional Time 1

Total Time 2 15

Course Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine American

Servings 250 ml

Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

Medium saucepan
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Airtight container

Ingredients

2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp white vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot Tabasco sauce
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp molasses
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp mixed herbs
½ cup water

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan.
2 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 Tbsp white vinegar, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 dash hot Tabasco sauce, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp dark brown sugar, 1 Tbsp molasses, 1 tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp mixed herbs, ½ cup water
Whisk thoroughly or combine with a hand-held blender to ensure there are no lumps.
Simmer over low heat while stirring frequently for 1 hour (this pasteurizes the sauce).
Cool for at least 1 hour before transferring to an airtight container.
Refrigerate.

Notes

Store for up to 1 month in the refrigerator.

Classic BBQ Sauce Uses

Brush this flavourful barbecue sauce onto chicken, steaks, ribs, lamb chops or pork chops for the last few minutes on the Barbecue or in the pan.
Classic BBQ Sauce is delicious as a dip for your chips, a topping for your burger or a marinade for your meat.

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