Easy No-Cook Barbecue Sauce

semi-homemade barbecue sauce in a glass bowl.

5 from 23 votes

Easy No-Cook Barbecue Sauce

My semi-homemade barbecue sauce is tangy, spicy, and sweet with your favorite spices. When it's time for your next cookout create a bbq sauce your friends and family will think you made from scratch.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 50kcal

Author: Chef Ryan Littley

Ingredients

16 oz honey barbecue sauce I used Sweet Baby Rays
¼ cup water
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper -optional if you like heat (more or less to taste)

Instructions

add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 7-10 days.

Notes

What other ingredients can I add to barbecue sauce?

Worcestershire sauce

hot sauce

soy sauce

brown sugar

yellow mustard

spices - smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, black pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.

sriracha

orange juice or pineapple juice

harissa

Think of store-bought barbecue sauce as a starting point, and add your favorite seasonings and ingredients to make your own signature bbq sauce. No cooking is needed.

Honey, agave, maple syrup, or molasses can be added instead of brown sugar(or in addition to, for a sweeter sauce) for the sweet flavors of my easy bbq sauce. For a little kick, add an ounce of Jack Daniels.

Hot sauce, sriracha, harissa, and cayenne will make a spicy sauce. Adding smoked paprika or liquid smoke will add a smoky flavor to your semi-homemade barbecue sauce.

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