How to Make Firehouse BBQ Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing brings people together quite like a good old-fashioned barbecue. The smell of smoky meats, the sound of sizzling on the grill, and the taste of tangy barbecue sauce make for a perfect summer gathering. And what better way to elevate your barbecue game than with a homemade Firehouse BBQ Sauce?

Firehouse BBQ Sauce is a special recipe that has been passed down through generations of firefighters, known for their love of good food and camaraderie. This sauce is packed with flavor ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle ketchup
  • 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 64
  • Yield: 8 1/2 cups

  • Pour ketchup into a large saucepan. Pour vinegar into the ketchup bottle, shake to loosen any remaining ketchup, and pour into the saucepan. Save the bottle, and clean. Stir in the brown sugar, butter, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat until almost boiling, but do not boil. For convenience, refrigerate leftover sauce in the clean ketchup bottle.
  • Nutrition

    62 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 249mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 101mg