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Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce

20 minutes to a fantastic and versatile sauce that is a Summer MUST!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: BBQ
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 20 minute, barbecue, bbq, bbq bugers, bbq chicken, bbq sauce, charcoal, chipotle burgers, grilled, grilled meats, grilling season, grilling sides, homemade, made from scratch, sauces, smoker, summer desserts

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup and 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup and 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke I like hickory flavored
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt I use pink Himalayan
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix all the ingredients.
  • Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    You can let it cook longer if you want the consistency thicker, remember it will thicken as it cools too.
  • To store, I put in a mason jar and keep in the refrigerator. Stays good for about 2 weeks.
    Use in marinades, or brush on grilling foods last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • ENJOY!