Homemade BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 240 ml tomato ketchup
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 0.5 tsp salt

Steps

1. 1Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
2. 2Whisk together over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. 3Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
4. 4Taste and adjust — add more vinegar for tang, more sugar for sweetness, or more hot sauce for heat.
5. 5Cool to room temperature before serving. Stores in the fridge for 2 weeks.