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Easy Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe!

January 19, 2015 By Heidi 9 Comments

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Make your very own barbecue sauce at home today with this easy homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe!

Easy Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe

This Easy Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe serves up deliciously sweet and tangy bbq flavor the best way possible… effortlessly!

Trust me… this Thick ‘n Sweet sauce is just BEGGING to be slathered on your Ribs, Chicken, and Burgers this week!  You can serve it warm right off the stove… or store it in a mason jar in the fridge for later!!

Who knew making your very own Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce could be so simple?

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Easy Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe

Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe…

Rebecca writes: “I’ve made this a few times and it is great!”

Another reader writes: “Such a delicious BBQ sauce recipe. Loved it”

Lynn writes: “YUMMY! I made this today & my husband went on & on about it. I’m already looking forward to more!!”

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Easy Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe!

Make your very own barbecue sauce with this easy homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, homemade sauce
Servings: 3 cups
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Heinz Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. White Vinegar
  • 1½ tsp. Heinz 57 Sauce
  • 1½ tsp. Chili Powder
  • ¾ tsp. Garlic Salt
  • 1/4 cup Water

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a pan and bring to gentle boil.
  • Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Turn to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm, or store in
    in fridge for later.* Enjoy!!

Notes

*If saving for later, simply reheat the sauce just prior to use.  Sauce can last up to 7 days in the fridge.

A big thanks to my sweet Aunt Shirley for sharing this tasty barbecue sauce recipe!

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Comments

  1. Rebecca Dillon says

    May 4, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    I love this idea for Father’s day gifts! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      May 4, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      You’re very welcome, Rebecca… and you’re right – that would make a fabulous Father’s Day Gift!

      Reply
  2. Christie says

    May 4, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    Sounds like an easy recipe for some homemade bbq sauce! I love how thick and tangy it is! Thanks for sharing this one!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      May 4, 2020 at 12:35 pm

      You’re very welcome, Christie… ENJOY! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    October 2, 2017 at 10:07 am

    Hi Heidi! This recipe looks so simple and easy, I bet it is delicious! Before I make it though, I would like to know how long it will stay fresh? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 7, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Hi Emily ~ although best served warm and right away, you could also make it ahead of time and use within 2 – 3 days. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dana says

    January 20, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    i made a few of The Frugal Girls recipes. They are a great help and hit at my home. I will definitely make this. Just finish making your Sweet & Spicy Wings. Great.

    Just would like to know how long can I keep baba sauce in the fridge.

    Thank you.

    Dana

    Reply
  5. Brenda says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    I never thought about making your own bbq sauce. It sounds good and easy to make.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 19, 2015 at 6:47 pm

      It’s SO easy Brenda… hope you love it! 😉

      Reply

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