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Classic Barbecue Sauce

Name: Classic Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 to 2 tablespoons water, optional

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Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Cook time: 20 min.

Makes

1-1/2 cups

Updated: Oct. 11, 2023

This St. Louis BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used on chicken, beef or pork. —David Boehm, Glendale, Arizona

Classic Barbecue Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons water, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered until slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 17 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.