Sweet Barbecue Sauce

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Joan Garneau, Ellenton, Florida

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This recipe is super easy and is thick enough to stick to whatever meat you're cooking, like chicken, pork or beef. —Joan Garneau, Ellenton, Florida

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Sweet Barbecue Sauce

Yield:1-3/4 cups
Prep:10 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Liquid Smoke if desired and seasonings. Cook and stir until heated through.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.
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