One of my original cooking jags was barbecue - real, low-and-slow barbecue. (See here. Or, more embarrassingly, here, 3rd picture down.*) Now, with the kids, I usually have to live with ribs every now and then, instead of overnight beef brisket. One of the things I learned was that store-bought barbecue sauce is not good. And what's even worse is that you can make it yourself in no time at all! I can whisk up a batch of this no-cook barbecue sauce in about ten minutes, and it keeps in the fridge for just about forever.
*Aargh. Remember this picture if you ever think of putting something on the web that you might later regret. Black socks? What was I thinking? On the other hand (literally), I've got Ben in all his baby cuteness to distract you.
Recipe: Easy Barbecue Sauce
Easy Barbecue Sauce
Description
Easy Barbecue Sauce recipe - make your own barbecue sauce from pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup molasses (or brown sugar, or honey)
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp Franks Red Hot (optional)
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk to combine.
Notes
Really - it's that easy. Whisk and go.
- Category: Accompaniment
- Cuisine: American
Notes:
- Obviously, this recipe can vary quite a bit (see all the optional ingredients and variations)
- When I have it on hand (almost always), I'll add a tablespoon of barbecue rub to the sauce instead of the Frank's red hot.
- I usually make a 4x batch of this recipe - I buy a 32oz bottle of ketchup, and go from there. Voila - enough barbecue sauce to last for a couple of months!
- In case you missed it in the original picture, check out my mad art skills on the label:
Inspired by
Cook's Country magazine: Chicago Style Ribs (subscription required).
Questions? Comments? Other Ideas? Leave them in the comments, below.
Related posts:
Here's my recipe for a homemade barbecue rub.
Use that barbecue sauce on some barbecued chicken.
Lori Johnson
Thank you for the laugh, I needed that!!! Made the sauce last night. Definitely delicious, I used hot creole seasoning because I didn’t have Franks red hot sauce. Will never buy bbq sauce again. Look forward to checking out the more of your recipes!!!
Mike Vrobel
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Susan B.
I have searched for so long for a good substitute for barbecue sauce but healthy. This is it! Thank you for sharing! This sauce is amazing! I used molasses and coconut aminos for the soy sauce because we can't have soy. It was amazing!
Mike Vrobel
Thank you, I’m glad you like it!
Monica
Very good recipe - best I have tried!
Mike Vrobel
Thank you!
Jessica
I never realized how easy it was to make a bbq sauce and this turned out great! I used honey and it was perfect!
Mike Vrobel
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Gen Adams
Ran out of store bought BBQ sauce. It was awesome, even better, I didn't have to cook it. Making a batch. This is inexpensive recipe.
DEBRA LIVESEY
Helped me in a direction situation. Didn't have brown sugar, but the honey was AWESOME!!! THANK YOU!!!
Mike Vrobel
You’re welcome!
Mykki
What a fantastic base for a BBQ sauce! I added a little bit of gochugaru for some extra spicy kick and it was fantastic. 🙂
Raziela Rosenbloom
so easy took 5 mins i put it on some chicken we will find out how it tastes
Jason
This was good in a pinch. I was out of Worcester shire sauce but it still was good. Thank you!!
Mike Vrobel
You're welcome!
Ed Martinez
Thank you for your receipt! One of my Great Grandson's thinks I'm the best cook under the sun.
Ed
Mike Vrobel
You're welcome!
sunny
youre the best bro
Mike Vrobel
Thanks!
Tammy
Thank you! Quick, easy and delicious. I found out at the last minute that I didn't have barbecue sauce and found your recipe. Yummy!
Tanya Mihkelson
Was that easy. Good to go with our marinated pork chops for dinner tonight. Thx for the recipe!
James D Jordan
This is great! Thanks for making a simple recipe. Now that I have the basic recipe down, I can experiment with adding garlic powder etc. Can't go wrong with simple!
Valerie Manuel
I love it.so simple.and taste great.a great add in recipe.