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A finished batch of sweet, smokey BBQ sauce.

Sweet, Smokey, Thick BBQ Sauce (Small Batch)

A small batch of this kid-friendly favorite. Sweet, smokey and thick BBQ sauce is the perfect addition to ribs, chicken, mac and cheese and more!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp prepared mustard
  • 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
  • 1/4 tsp white black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a stockpot or saucepan and whisk until everything is blended thoroughly.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just to boiling point.
  • Lower heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Once cooled, store in airtight container in fridge for up to a month.

Notes

I like using ketchup that is made with real sugar. If using a low-sugar variety, increase sugar accordingly. 
Molasses - I prefer the taste and sweetness of blackstrap molasses. If using a different variety, keep in mind that blackstrap is the least sweet of the bunch. So adjust your measurements accordingly. 
For less molasses flavor (The Hubby isn't a big molasses fan) reduce the amount of molasses and substitute brown sugar or white sugar in its place. 
Salt- if pink Himalayan isn't available, any fine sea salt or even table salt works as well. 
Keyword BBQ, Sauce, Smokey, Sweet