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3-Ingredient Barbecue Sauce

This quick and easy 3-ingredient barbecue sauce combines ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar for a rich, tangy, and sweet flavor. Perfect for grilling, dipping, or marinating, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan.
  • Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to bubble, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar or the tanginess by adding extra vinegar. Customize the sauce further by adding spices like cayenne or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
Keyword Barbecue, BBQ Sauce, Easy Recipe