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 Honey BBQ Sauce- Forget the bottle and make your own BBQ sauce right on your stovetop. This flavorful sauce needs just a few basic ingredients and can be made in just about 30 minutes.

There are certain condiments that I don't really buy.   Why?  Because, I'm the only one that eats them.  Like BBQ sauce, I love it.  So, does my oldest.  However, nobody I currently live with likes it.

So, I usually make it.  That way, I don't have to worry about it sitting in the fridge for forever and a day, can make as much or as little as I want and honestly, it just tastes better.

This is my go-to homemade BBQ sauce recipe.  I adore it and it's crazy easy to make. Win-Win!

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Ingredients Needed

• Ketchup
• Brown sugar
• White vinegar
• Honey
• Paprika-Onion powder-Garlic powder
• Salt/Pepper

Recipe Notes

• Store any leftover sauce in a covered container/jar in your refrigerator.  It's best eaten within 2 weeks.
• Freezing: Yes, you can freeze this sauce. After making it, let it cool to room temperature. Then, store in a covered, freezer safe container or plastic storage bag.  When freezing, make sure your container is also airtight. If using a plastic storage bag, try and remove as much air from the bag as you can. When you are ready to use, simply let it defrost to room temperature beforehand. 

Use Your BBQ Sauce

• As a dip with Homemade French Fries: No Soaking Required
• Replace the ketchup in these Mini Meatloaves
• Serve as a dip with Baked Meatballs or coat them in the sauce.

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Honey BBQ Sauce

Make your own bbq sauce right on your stovetop. This flavorful sauce needs just a few basic ingredients and can be made in just about 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Hands-Off Time: 10 mins

Yield: approx. 1.25 cups

Servings:

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Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• salt/pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Add all ingredients into a saucepan and whisk until smooth.
2. Over medium heat, cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool for about 15 minutes.
4. Can be used immediately.
5. Keep leftovers in a covered jar/container in the refrigerator. It's best eaten within 2 weeks.

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