This is a KC style barbecue sauce with the sweetness of honey, medium body smokiness, and a non-overpowering cayenne finish. It uses tomato sauce as a base instead of ketchup to avoid high fructose corn syrup which can be bad for some people.
Honey Barbecue Sauce
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 c apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 c honey
- 1/4 c tomato paste
- 1/4 c molasses
- 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda This helps cut the acidity from the tomato.
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder
- water as needed
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together thoroughly in a saucepan, EXCEPT ARROWROOT POWDER
- Heat the sauce over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer
- Reduce heat and simmer for a good 18 to 20 minutes
- In a small bowl mix the arrowroot powder and 2 Tbsp water to make a slurry
- Add the arrowroot slurry to the sauce and simmer for 1 minute to thicken
Notes
This recipe produces roughly 2 cups of sauce. If you want to thicken your barbecue sauce even more, feel free to increase the amount of arrowroot slurry. This recipe is intended to create a medium thickness, but make it the way you would want it. 😉