Sweet Barbecue Sauce

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield 1-3/4 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
This recipe is super easy and is thick enough to stick to whatever meat you're cooking, like chicken, pork or beef. —Joan Garneau, Ellenton, Florida

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Liquid Smoke if desired and seasonings. Cook and stir until heated through.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.
This recipe is super easy and is thick enough to stick to whatever meat you're cooking, like chicken, pork or beef. —Joan Garneau, Ellenton, Florida
Recipe Creator

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