Homemade barbecue sauce: easy recipe, ready in no time

Name: Homemade barbecue sauce: easy recipe, ready in no time
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: ⅔ cup ketchup; ¼ cup white or brown sugar; ½ cup water; 1 tbsp + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar; 2 tsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; Black pepper to taste

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25 min

59 Kcal

How about adding an irresistible touch to your everyday recipes? This homemade barbecue sauce seduces with its thick texture, shiny appearance and perfect balance between sweet and smoky. It goes deliciously over meat, burgers or fries, and reveals its full potential as a glaze for tender, caramelized meatballs. Easy to make, full of character and ultra gourmet, it has everything to become your new favorite sauce.

Ingredients

⅔ cup ketchup
¼ cup white or brown sugar
½ cup water
1 tbsp + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
Black pepper to taste

Materials

Saucepan

Preparation

Preparation5 min

Cook time20 min

Weigh all the ingredients and place them on the work surface. Keep everything within easy reach to make sauce preparation cleaner, easier and faster.
Pour the water into a saucepan and add the white (or brown) sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until completely dissolved, to obtain a smooth base with no grainy residue.
Combine ketchup, extra-virgin olive oil, apple vinegar, smoked paprika and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 18-20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom and to ensure it reduces properly.
Check consistency: the sauce should be thick, glossy and intensely colored. Turn off the heat when it reaches a velvety consistency. Now it's ready!

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Observations

How to store homemade barbecue sauce?
Once cooled, pour your barbecue sauce into an airtight jar. It will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. To restore its smooth, shiny texture, warm it slightly before use.

How to make the perfect barbecue sauce?
The secret of a successful barbecue sauce lies in the balance between sweetness and acidity. Simmer over low heat to thicken naturally, stirring regularly to obtain a smooth, glossy texture.

How to use barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is ideal for topping ribs or grilled chicken, and accompanying burgers, fries or nuggets. It can also be used as a dip, thanks to its thick, gourmet consistency. We tried them with meatballs.

How to personalize a barbecue sauce?
To vary your homemade barbecue sauce, add honey for extra sweetness, a little soy sauce to intensify the taste, or a pinch of hot pepper for a spicier version.