Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

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Summertime means it’s time for all things BBQ. My Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce is simple, delicious, and a family favorite all summer long.

My family grills out about 5 times a week in the summer and 2 times a week in the winter…we just love it. So that means I’m always coming up with marinades and sauces to change up our meals. I just love the Mustard Maple Glaze I created a few weeks ago, but this Easy BBQ Sauce is so simple and has been a staple on our table for years.

I love using a shortcut to make my sauce on busy nights by using French’s Tomato Ketchup. I can really feel good about using their products because they bring the great flavor of U.S. farm-grown tomatoes free from high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, artificial flavors & colors, and gluten!

I hosted a big family supper about a month ago with all things BBQ. I served ribs, brisket, sausages, and pork shoulder {it was a big get together} and I made up 3 different sauces for everyone to try, including this one. The jar of this Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce was practically licked clean. While all the sauces were delicious hits…this one was the clear winner and everyone’s favorite.

Making homemade sauces don’t have to take all day and using a simple shortcut with a quality product really helps to speed things up in the kitchen.

For more grilling tips, check out my How to Grill series. There are all sorts of tips and tricks for grilling the perfect piece of meat…including when the best time to add this sauce to your grilled chicken!

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Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

Yield: 1 cup

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Summertime means it's time for all things BBQ. My Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce is simple, delicious, and a family favorite all summer long.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup French's Tomato Ketchup
• 2 tbls light brown sugar
• 1 tbls black pepper
• 1 tbls salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a slow boil.
2. Reduce heat to a simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Enjoy immediately or pour into a mason jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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