How to Make Homemade Barbecue Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbecue sauce is a staple in many kitchens, bringing a tangy and sweet kick to a variety of dishes. Whether you're grilling up some delicious ribs, marinating chicken, or drizzling it over pulled pork, homemade barbecue sauce is a must-have for any BBQ enthusiast.

Creating your own barbecue sauce from scratch allows you to tailor it to your own taste preferences, from the level of heat to the sweetness and tanginess. Plus, making your own sauce means you can skip the added preservati...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • In a medium nonporous bowl, combine the butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, water, ketchup, mustard powder, salt, celery seed, brown sugar and lemon juice. Mix well and use on your choice of meat.
  • Nutrition

    149 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 1294mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 275mg