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Mason jar with 2 ingredient BBQ sauce
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4.25 from 12 votes

2 Ingredient BBQ Sauce

You’ll never go back to store-bought after you try this homemade 2 ingredient BBQ sauce! Make an easy BBQ sauce — with plenty of delicious add-ons.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauces & Dips
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar

Optional

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 dashes liquid smoke
  • 1-2 dashes hot sauce

Instructions

  • Add ketchup and brown sugar (as well as vinegar and any additional spices desired) to a small saucepan set over medium-low heat.
  • Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and use as desired. Refrigerate leftovers in a mason jar.*

Notes

*Leftovers will keep up to 2 weeks when stored properly in the fridge

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Sodium: 314mg | Sugar: 21g