Kens BBQ Sauce Recipe

Eliana

Kens BBQ Sauce Recipe is a sweet, tangy, smoky condiment made with ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and spices, simmered together to create a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for grilling, dipping, or marinating meats. I made this Kens BBQ Sauce Recipe after watching a cooking video where a chef slowly simmered a similar sauce, and the texture and color looked irresistible.

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Prep Time 4

Cook Time 13

Total Time 17

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Calories: 70

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Equipment

Medium saucepan
Wooden spoon or whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Stove or cooktop
Airtight storage jar or bottle

Method

Step 1: Mix The Base Ingredients

Grab a medium saucepan and pour in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, butter, and corn syrup. Give it a good stir until everything comes together smoothly.

Step 2: Add The Spices

Now toss in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, black pepper, salt, chili powder, and a splash of Tabasco. Stir it well so the flavors are evenly spread throughout.

Step 3: Let It Simmer

Set the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Once it starts bubbling lightly, lower the heat and let it cook for about 10–13 minutes. Stir now and then until the sauce thickens a bit.

Step 4: Cool And Store

Take the pan off the heat and let the sauce cool down completely. Pour it into a sealed container and keep it in the fridge. It tastes even better after sitting for a few hours.

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