Easy Crockpot BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Easy Crockpot BBQ Sauce recipe offers a flavorful, homemade barbecue sauce made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Combining classic ingredients like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and molasses with smoky paprika and spices, this sauce simmers gently to develop a rich and balanced taste perfect for any grilled or smoked dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
BBQ Sauce Ingredients
- 1½ cups ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the BBQ sauce ingredients into a small slow cooker. Use a whisk to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined.
- Cook the Sauce: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on the LOW setting for 2 to 3 hours. Stir the sauce once or twice during cooking to ensure even flavor blending and prevent sticking.
- Adjust Seasoning: After cooking, taste the BBQ sauce and adjust the sweetness, tanginess, or seasoning as desired to suit your preference.
Notes
- This BBQ sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For a thinner sauce, add a splash of water or apple cider vinegar during cooking.
- If you prefer a smoky flavor, consider adding a few drops of liquid smoke or increasing the smoked paprika slightly.
- This sauce is versatile and works well with grilled chicken, ribs, burgers, or as a dipping sauce.
- Always stir occasionally while cooking to prevent the sauce from burning or sticking to the slow cooker.
Find it online: https://miracooking.com/easy-crockpot-bbq-sauce-recipe/
