Sweet Barbecue Sauce

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Recipe by Joan Garneau, Ellenton, Florida

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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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

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Sweet Barbecue Sauce

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