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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIngredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Tomato paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple cider vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maple syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Molasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Red pepper flakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Onion powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cayenne<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to make BBQ Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In a small to medium pot, over high heat, stir together all the ingredients until well combined and the mixture just begins to boil. Taste and add more salt or anything else you feel the sauce needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can use this sauce recipe right away or save in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least a week (but likely longer). If you want to save this sauce for longer periods of time, it freezes well too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/easy-BBQ-sauce.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTips & Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- This recipe makes about 1 1\/2 cups of BBQ sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can substitute the honey or maple syrup for brown sugar. I do like to use a few different sweeteners though as it adds to the overall flavor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If needed, you can substitute the apple juice for water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you’d like to add more heat, you can increase the red pepper flakes and\/or cayenne. To add some smoky heat, try blending in a chipotle pepper to this sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Pizza sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Alfredo sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vodka sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sweet and sour sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stir fry sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hoisin sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pesto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to make BBQ Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In a small to medium pot, over high heat, stir together all the ingredients until well combined and the mixture just begins to boil. Taste and add more salt or anything else you feel the sauce needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can use this sauce recipe right away or save in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least a week (but likely longer). If you want to save this sauce for longer periods of time, it freezes well too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTips & Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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