Classic and Easy Barbecue Sauce

Close up view of a spoonful of barbecue sauce.

5 from 4 votes

Make the perfect homemade barbecue sauce with our Classic Barbecue Sauce recipe. This simple, no-cook recipe is versatile and not too tangy, not too sweet, making it a great basic sauce. Enjoy it on your favorite meats, sandwiches, or as a dip for nuggets.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Barbecue Sauce

Servings: servings

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard or 2 teaspoons yellow mustard

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, red chili pepper flakes, and dry ground mustard or wet mustard.
Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined.
Transfer the barbecue sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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