Can homemade barbecue sauce be frozen?

Yes, this sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Freeze about 2-tablespoon portions of the sauce in silicone ice cube molds and pop out a cube or two when a recipe calls for some BBQ sauce. Allow it to thaw at room temperature or heat it for about 30 seconds in the microwave.

Can you substitute honey for brown sugar in a barbecue sauce recipe?

Yes, honey or maple syrup can be substituted for the brown sugar in this easy BBQ sauce. It will make the sauce slightly thinner and the flavor profile will be slightly different, but those sweeteners can be used if preferred.

Can you make barbecue sauce without ketchup?

It is possible! This recipe doesn’t call for ketchup and instead has a tomato base created from tomato paste.

Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

Servings: Makes 1 1/2 cups 1x

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Ingredients

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup water
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fine salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all of the ingredients.
Bring to a gentle simmer then reduce to low heat, stirring occasionally, until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and use in grill recipes. Or, allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container (like a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid) for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 36
Fat: 0 g
(Sat Fat: 0 g)
Sodium: 256 mg
Carbohydrate: 8 g
(Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 6 g)
Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Dietary

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-free Grain-Free Nut-free Vegan Vegetarian

Recipe By: Jessie Shafer