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5-Minute Homemade BBQ Sauce

Mix four pantry staples in a bowl to make tangy, sweet BBQ sauce that's ready to brush on ribs, chicken, or burgers. No cooking required—just whisk and taste.

Total time
5 min
Servings
8
Calories
89
5-Minute Homemade BBQ Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour ketchup and brown sugar into a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add apple cider vinegar and worcestershire sauce.

  3. 3

    Whisk until smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness with extra vinegar or sugar as desired.

  5. 5

    Use immediately or store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

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