There are as many ways to make barbecue sauce as there are to cook barbecue, and everyone has their own personal favorite recipe. But if you’re looking for a sauce that’s sure to please a crowd, you can’t go wrong with Kansas City BBQ sauce.
Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Kansas City BBQ sauce is a thick, sweet, and tangy sauce that is perfect for slathering on ribs, chicken, or pulled pork and it’s easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Kansas City is known for its rich barbecue tradition, and Kansas City BBQ sauce is a key part of that tradition. Known as “the ketchup of the Midwest,” this BBQ sauce is beloved by both home cooks and professional chefs alike.
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your weeknight meals or you’re looking to impress your guests at your next cookout, Kansas City BBQ sauce is the perfect choice.
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Kansas City BBQ Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Airtight Container
Ingredients
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp ground mustard
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan
- Whisk frequently over medium heat and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring to an air-tight container.
- You can use this sauce immediately, but refrigerating overnight will result in the best flavour. Refrigerated, this sauce will last for up to two weeks.
