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Kansas City BBQ sauce in a glass jar with a spoon and a jar filled with fresh thyme.
Jason Miller

Easy 15-minute Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Simple and quick classic sweet and tangy sauce to use for finishing or as a table condiment.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 311.3
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cup ketchup
  • 4 ounce onion finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic, fresh minced
  • 3 Tbsp. yellow mustard
  • 1⅓ Tbsp. chili powder dark
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. molasses
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar light
  • 1½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce Lea & Perrins preferred
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. black pepper fresh ground

Equipment

  • 1 Chef Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 Kitchen Scale
  • 1 Saucepan small
  • 1 large spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a small saucepan on medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.
  3. Add the onion, and allow to caramelize to golden brown, stirring occasionally. (about 5 minutes)
  4. Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir to mix.
  5. Add the dry spices and cook until fragrant.
  6. Add al remaining ingredients to the saucepan, stir, and simmer for about 5 to 6 minutes.
  7. Using an immersion blender, blend to a smooth puree.

Nutrition

Calories: 311.3kcalCarbohydrates: 65.7gProtein: 4gFat: 7.1gSaturated Fat: 1.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.8gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 1404.4mgPotassium: 924.4mgFiber: 5.9gSugar: 49.1gVitamin A: 4212.9IUVitamin C: 8.2mgCalcium: 122.3mgIron: 3.8mg

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