Smoky Sweet BBQ Sauce

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Smoky Sweet BBQ Bliss Sauce elevates your grilling with a vegetarian-friendly American classic that’s perfect for glazing ribs, chicken, or veggies. This sauce features a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors, enhanced by a hint of spice and citrus. Ideal for summer cookouts or cozy dinners, it adds a burst of flavor to any dish.

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Overview

Elevate your barbecue game with this smoky sweet homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect for glazing ribs, chicken, or even vegetables, this sauce combines a balance of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors. With a hint of spice and a touch of citrus, it's sure to become your go-to sauce for all your grilling needs.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) yellow onion, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) green bell pepper, minced
• 0.5 Cups water
• 1 Cup ketchup
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) mustard powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) celery seed
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) dark brown sugar
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) smoked paprika
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced onion and green bell pepper, and sauté until the onion is translucent and the pepper is softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the water, ketchup, mustard powder, salt, celery seed, brown sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
3. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a thicker sauce, continue to simmer until desired consistency is reached.
5. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. For best results, allow the sauce to rest for at least an hour before using to let the flavors develop further.
6. Use immediately on your choice of grilled meats or vegetables, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy your smoky sweet homemade barbecue sauce!

Enjoy your homemade Smoky Sweet BBQ Bliss Sauce!