Homemade Texas BBQ Sauce Recipe - Best BBQ Sauce - Backyard Texas Barbecue

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted, do not brown)
• 0.5 medium Red Onion (finely diced)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Ketchup (regular tomato ketchup)
• 0.5 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 0.5 cup Lemon Juice (bottled or freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste (heaping (about 1.5 tbsp))
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
• 2 teaspoons Chili Powder

Instructions

1. Melt Butter

   Place a saucepan over medium‑high heat and add 2 Tbsp unsalted butter. Melt it gently without letting it brown.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium‑high

2. Sauté Onion

   Add the finely diced half red onion to the melted butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes until the onion softens.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

3. Add Garlic

   Stir in 1 tsp minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Add Remaining Ingredients

   Add 1 cup ketchup, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup lemon juice, 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 heaping Tbsp tomato paste, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp yellow mustard, and 2 tsp chili powder. Whisk until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT3M

5. Simmer Sauce

   Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking continuously. Reduce heat slightly and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes. The sauce will thicken and the flavors will meld.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: medium‑high

6. Blend for Smoothness (Optional)

   If a smoother texture is desired, carefully transfer the hot sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan for a brief warm‑up before serving.

   Time: PT2M

7. Cool and Store

   Remove the pan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

70

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

0 g