Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe | Gimme Some Oven (2024)

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How can I make homemade BBQ sauce better? ›

To me, a good BBQ sauce has the right mix of smokiness, tanginess, sweetness, and spice. If your sauce isn't sweet enough, add some brown sugar or molasses. If the sauce isn't tangy enough, add some apple cider vinegar. If the sauce needs some heat, add your favorite hot sauce or red pepper.

Roast the chicken for 10 minutes, then brush with more sauce. Return the chicken to the oven and roast for 10 minutes more. Brush the chicken all over again with the sauce. Roast for an additional 10 minutes until burnished and sticky.

This recipe takes mere minutes to make, uses just one bowl, and there is no cooking needed. Our easy BBQ sauce is sure to be a condiment you rely on and make all through grilling season —and beyond. It's the fastest, easiest route to a homemade BBQ sauce.

You can use either flour or cornstarch to thicken BBQ sauce. Just mix together 2 tbsp (16 g) of flour and ¼ cup (62.5 mL) of water, or combine 1 tbsp (9 g) of cornstarch with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of water. Continue mixing the thickener until there are no lumps of flour or cornstarch.

If it has a good strong flavor you could thin it with something complimentary like a little water, beer, or whiskey. If it needs a little acidity thin it with some vinegar or citrus juice and then balance that with some sugar or honey.

Ingredients vary, but most include vinegar or tomato paste (or a combination) as a base, as well as liquid smoke, onion powder, spices such as mustard and black pepper, and sweeteners such as sugar or molasses.

Using a grill pan in the oven

Using a cast-iron grill pan (as opposed to your oven's normal grill pan) can help emulate the outdoor BBQ or 'grilling' experience inside the oven. These pans can withstand high temperatures and feature raised ridges to impart signature grill marks on your food.

Then, brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce onto the ribs and return them to the oven. Allow the ribs to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize and create a sticky, sweet glaze.

Take the ribs out of the oven and remove the foil. Brush both sides generously with barbecue sauce. Preheat the broiler to its highest setting and broil the ribs for 3-4 minutes, just until the barbecue sauce begins to caramelize. To serve, cut between the ribs and brush with a little more BBQ sauce.

To accomplish this, simply use a BBQ basting brush to apply the sauce toward the end of the cook (aim to have it on for about 10 minutes). Don't be afraid to add a few extra coats of sauce as the clock winds down if you like a really sticky outer layer.

What is the best meat for BBQ sauce? ›

The most beefy-tasty meats like sirloin steaks, chuck steaks, the cowboy cuts, or brisket burnt ends. All these cuts have to have enough beefy flavor to marry well with such a rich sauce.

Homemade barbecue sauce can typically be stored in a mason jar for up to 2-4 weeks in the refrigerator without significantly affecting its flavor or texture.

Bake for a couple of hours, then slather with our BBQ sauce mixture. Use a brush or spoon to spread it evenly over the tops. Broil (or grill) for an additional 2-5 minutes to get crispy, charred edges.

Try and be careful putting BBQ sauce on ribs before cooking. The majority of store bought BBQ sauce has a very high sugar content. The danger is having the sauce over caramelize during the cooking process giving it that burnt bitter flavour usually visible by the black edges on the ribs.

Add remaining brown sugar and reduce the heat, stirring occasionally. The sauce will become richer in flavor and thicker as it cooks.

Create depth by adding dark chocolate and coffee to your barbecue sauce. These two, feature a bitter-sweet combo that can truly enhance the blend of spices and flavors present in your bottled barbecue sauce. Enhance your Barbecue Sauce using almost anything, including your favorite beer.

Add some hot sauce to cut some of the sweetness and add some Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to thin out the sauce because it will thicken up quite a bit when you add the rub in. Sometime I will add a little apple cider vinegar too if it needs a little twang!!

Each regional BBQ sauce in America has its own distinct flavor profile, with ingredients such as vinegar, tomato, mustard, and mayonnaise being key components in creating the perfect sauce. Vinegar-based sauces are popular in North Carolina, while Kansas City-style sauces tend to be thick and tomato-based.

Tossing in strips of basil, a sprig of thyme or some oregano can take your sauce to the next level. Although fresh herbs might pop a bit more, dried herbs and spices can work just as well. Sprinkling in some red pepper flakes, a pinch of parsley and a dash of salt and pepper can liven up your jarred pasta sauce.