Homemade BBQ sauce
Spicy, smoky, simply brilliant!
…BBQ sauce sounds like a grill party, summer, pulled pork, and burger bliss—and that’s exactly what my homemade version brings to the table! This wonderfully smoky, sweet-and-spicy sauce is ready in just a few minutes and tastes worlds better than store-bought versions. Perfect for dipping, marinating, or as a homemade gift!
What goes well with BBQ sauce?
The answer is simple: with anything your grilling or dipping heart desires!
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Pulled pork
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Spareribs & chicken wings
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Layered pork roast
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Burgers, sandwiches & wraps
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Baked potatoes or grilled vegetables
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Fries – a classic!
Tip:
Also perfect as a marinade for meat, vegetables, or tofu.
How does BBQ sauce get so nicely smoky?
It’s easy: smoked salt is the game changer here! Alternatively, you can use smoked paprika powder if you prefer.
A homemade gift?
Absolutely! This sauce in a pretty jar, with a label & ribbon, makes a great little gift for a BBQ night or garden party. Who wouldn’t be happy about a homemade treat?
How do you make homemade BBQ sauce?
Ingredients for your homemade barbecue sauce:
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100 g tomato paste
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100 ml tomato ketchup
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60 ml soy sauce
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60 g brown sugar
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20 g date syrup
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2 tsp smoked salt
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1 tsp garlic powder
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about 30 ml water
It’s that easy:
Put all ingredients (except the soy sauce) into a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Simmer over low heat for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finally, stir in the soy sauce, let it simmer briefly again, and adjust to taste.
Pour into a clean screw-top jar—done!
Stored airtight in the fridge, the sauce will easily keep for 2–3 weeks—if it isn’t eaten before then.
Want to level up your BBQ sauce? Of course!
You can adapt this basic recipe to your taste:
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Herbs: bay leaf, thyme, or oregano
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Seasoning: pepper, cumin, smoked paprika powder
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Heat: chili oil, cayenne pepper, or fresh jalapeños
My conclusion:
I was honestly surprised at how easy it is to make BBQ sauce—and how incredibly good it tastes. The perfect recipe when you want to whip up something special quickly. Give it a try and tell me how you like to customize your BBQ sauce!
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BBQ-Sauce
Ingredients
- 100 g Bio-Tomatenmark
- 100 ml Bio-Tomatenketchup
- 30 ml Sojasauce
- 60 g Kokosblütenzucker Alternativ: brauner od. weißer Zucker
- 20 g Dattelsirup Alternativ: Honig od. Agavendicksaft
- 2 TL Rauchsalz
- 1 TL Knoblauchpulver
- 10 ml Wasser
Instructions
- So einfach geht’s:Gib alle Zutaten (außer der Sojasauce) in einen kleinen Topf.Unter ständigem Rühren aufkochen lassen.Bei niedriger Hitze ca. 15–20 Minuten köcheln lassen, dabei gelegentlich umrühren.Zum Schluss die Sojasauce unterrühren, noch einmal kurz mitköcheln und abschmecken.In ein sauberes Schraubglas füllen – fertig!Im Kühlschrank hält sich die Sauce luftdicht verschlossen locker 2–3 Wochen – wenn sie nicht schon vorher aufgegessen ist.
