Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce (Kansas City Style) Recipe
- Difficulty: Simple
- Makes: roughly 2 1/2 cups
- Nutrition per Serving: Serving equals 1/5 of recipe Calories 208 | Total Fat 0 g | Saturated Fat 0 g | Carbohydrates 53 g | Fiber 1 g | Sugars 45 g | Protein 1 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 769 mg
- Total Time: 30 min
- Active Time: 5 min
Whip up this irresistible Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce a Kansas City classic that's thick, glossy, and packed with molasses magic. Perfect for slathering on ribs, chicken, or brisket, it'll elevate your next grill session to smoky, finger-licking heaven!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
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Instructions
- Combine ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and liquid smoke in a medium-sized saucepan. Whisk until fully blended for that perfect, velvety base.
- Warm over low heat to a gentle simmer. Let it bubble softly for 10 to 15 minutes, thickening into pure BBQ bliss as flavors meld and intensify your kitchen will smell like a champion pitmaster's dream!
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. This sticky gem is ready to transform your barbecue into a crowd-pleasing sensation.
