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semi-homemade barbecue sauce in a glass bowl.

Easy No-Cook Barbecue Sauce

Chef Ryan Littley
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.
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course condiment, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 50 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 295mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
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