Easy barbecue sauce

5 from 5 votes

When you're in a hurry but need barbecue sauce now, this sauce is a great way to go. It uses pantry-friendly ingredients, and no cooking required.

Makes a little less than ½ cup of barbecue sauce.

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Total Time2

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Keyword: barbecue, bbq, dip

Servings: servings

Calories: 18kcal

Author: Cadry Nelson

Ingredients

6 Tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon stone-ground mustard
½ teaspoon liquid smoke
½ teaspoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon molasses
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
Use right away or store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Ketchup brands vary by sweetness. If you'd like, you can omit the maple syrup & molasses. However, apple cider vinegar & mustard add a tang that is balanced nicely with a little sweetness.

For the nutrition information, a serving size is one Tablespoon. But obviously, your serving needs will vary depending on the way you're using the sauce.

Leftovers will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for at least 2 or 3 weeks.

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