Red BBQ Sauce Recipe
The red BBQ sauce recipe brings a bold, rich, smoky, sweet, and tangy finish that turns ordinary meals into something memorable. The deep red color instantly catches attention and makes grilled favorites look irresistible.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Heat-resistant spatula
- Glass storage jar
- Small ladle
Ingredients
- 1½ cups 360 g ketchup
- ½ cup 120 ml apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup 120 ml water
- ¼ cup 50 g brown sugar
- ¼ cup 60 ml tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons 30 g yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Step 1
- Pour the ketchup, water, apple cider vinegar, tamari or soy sauce, yellow mustard, and brown sugar into a saucepan. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 2
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Mix thoroughly so the spices distribute evenly.
Step 3
- Place the pan over medium heat until the mixture begins bubbling softly, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Step 4
- Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes as the sauce thickens into a glossy consistency.
Step 5
- Remove from the heat and cool completely before pouring into a sealed glass c