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5-Minute Homemade BBQ Sauce
Mix four pantry staples in a bowl to make tangy, sweet BBQ sauce that's ready to brush on ribs, chicken, or burgers. No cooking required—just whisk and taste.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 89

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour ketchup and brown sugar into a bowl.
Step 2
Add apple cider vinegar and worcestershire sauce.
Step 3
Whisk until smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness with extra vinegar or sugar as desired.
Step 5
Use immediately or store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
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