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Classic Barbecue Sauce

1 review
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
Classic Barbecue Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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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

  1. 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.