Florida BBQ Sauce

Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

4 cups

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Growing up in Texas, I got used to a certain type of BBQ. After I moved to Florida, I loved how lots of different citruses were being added to BBQ sauces. I played around for a long time before I hit on what I think is the most balanced yet citrus-dominant Florida BBQ sauce yet. —Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida
Florida BBQ Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 1/2 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 30-35 minutes. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 54 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.