Ingredients
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce or tamari/soy sauce
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup water or chicken stock
Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce or cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Once the sauce thickens and flavors deepen, taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
4. Remove from heat and cool. For best results, refrigerate the sauce for at least one hour before use.
Last Step:
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🌡️ The sauce mellows and blends in flavor after refrigeration; initially, it may taste spicy and vinegary.
🍽️ Use tamari or soy sauce as a gluten-free or vegetarian-friendly option instead of Worcestershire sauce.
🌶️ Increase the sauce’s spiciness by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Refrigeration Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 56-57
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 228mg
- Fat: 0.1-1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.3-1g
- Protein: 0.3-1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg