Nashville BBQ Sauce

Name: Nashville BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1.5 cups
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons liquid smoke, optional; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield 1.5 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This Nashville BBQ sauce is vinegar-forward with smoky undertones. Use it on your favorite grilled or smoked meats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons liquid smoke, optional
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened and darkened in color, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 30 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

This Nashville BBQ sauce is vinegar-forward with smoky undertones. Use it on your favorite grilled or smoked meats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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