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Sophie Bennett

Homemade BBQ Sauce in 10 Minutes (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

A quick homemade BBQ sauce made in one pot in just 10 minutes with pantry ingredients and rich smoky-sweet flavor.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
  2. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool before storing or serving.

Notes

Don’t rush the simmer time or the flavor stays too flat and ketchup-like. Adjust vinegar for tang or sugar for sweetness depending on taste. Stores well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar.