Classic Barbecue Sauce

Name: Classic Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 to 2 tablespoons water, optional

Total Time Prep/Cook time: 20 min.

Yield 1-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This St. Louis BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used on chicken, beef or pork. —David Boehm, Glendale, Arizona

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons water, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered until slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 17 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

This St. Louis BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used on chicken, beef or pork. —David Boehm, Glendale, Arizona

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