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BBQ sauce served with grilled chicken

3 Ingredient BBQ Sauce That’s Sweet, Tangy, and Unbelievably Simple


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  • Author: Rose
  • Total Time: 7 min
  • Yield: 1 ¼ cups 1x

Description

This easy 3 ingredient BBQ sauce combines ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire for a tangy, sweet, and rich homemade sauce.


Ingredients

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1 cup tomato ketchup (regular)

¼ cup dark brown sugar

3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce


Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients.

2. Place the saucepan over low heat and simmer for 5 minutes, partially covered, stirring occasionally.

3. Serve immediately or let the sauce cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 1 month.

Notes

This recipe yields about 1 ¼ cups of BBQ sauce. For spicier flavor, add ½ tsp chipotle powder or hot sauce. To make a no-cook version, simply mix ingredients and let rest for 10–15 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 2 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 54
  • Sugar: 11.7 g
  • Sodium: 306 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.8 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg