Homemade BBQ Sauce – easy no cook

Homemade no cook BBQ sauce in a small white bowl on a wood board.

5 from 2 votes

Homemade BBQ Sauce – easy no cook

Enjoy this tangy homemade BBQ sauce that's made with a handful of pantry staples and is ready in about 5 minutes. It’s perfect for dipping, topping burgers or using for your favorite BBQ recipes. It’s so easy to make - just mix and serve. No cooking required!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Sauces, Dressings and Dips

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Method: No cook

Special Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP, Paleo

Servings: servings

Calories: 19kcal

Author: Tracey Hatch-Rizzi

Ingredients

1.5 cups ketchup
¼ cup dijon mustard or yellow mustard
¼ cup stevia powder or sweetener of choice
⅛ cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses blackstrap is best
1 teaspoon onion powder omit for low-FODMAP
1 teaspoon garlic powder omit for low-FODMAP
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper. Read more in my Aleppo Pepper Ingredient Spotight.
½ teaspoon salt I like to use kala namak. Read more in my Kala Namak Ingredient Spotlight.

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Instructions

Combine ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until thoroughly mixed.

Notes

Expert tips

- Add the salt last, after a taste test. Ketchup and Worcestershire both contain salt. Salt tolerance can be very individual, so I recommend mixing the salt into the recipe at the end if you feel it still needs it. I always add it.

- Let it sit in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before using, if you can. Over night is best. This gives the flavors time to blend and grow before serving. It’s not essential, but the flavors meld together and improve over time.

How to store

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If it won't be consumed in that time, consider freezing it.

Variations

- Hickory BBQ – add a touch of hickory liquid smoke. About a ½ teaspoon should be plenty.

- Smoky BBQ - add about ⅛ teaspoon of smoked paprika for earthy, smoky flavor

- Spicy BBQ – Add your favorite hot peppers, cayenne, sriracha or Tapatio

- Chipotle BBQ sauce – chipotle peppers or dried chipotle powder adds heat and a nice smoky flavor

- Add tamarind paste – adds a citrus-like tang and brightness. It’s one of my favorite additions.

- Add powdered orange peel – Orange is delicious with barbecue. Add a teaspoon or two of dried orange peel powder for a citrus flavor without adding extra carbs. I love adding this.

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