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How to Make the Perfect Sweet ‘N Spicy BBQ Sauce

Whether you’re grilling your favorite hamburgers or slow roasting some pulled pork, you simply can’t survive the summer without slathering everything in sight with some delicious homemade BBQ sauce. This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be paired with any and all BBQ dishes. The tomato base gives this sauce a nice tang and the molasses stirred in creates a thicker consistency perfect for spreading on burgers and sandwiches.

The best part about this recipe? It’s totally guilt-free. Unlike most store-bought BBQ sauces, this homemade version contains no refined sugars or preservatives, and it tastes way better than the pre-bottled stuff.

Sweet ‘n Spicy BBQ Sauce

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 20 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Combine all ingredients in a pot and stir together. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.

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    Serve BBQ sauce warm over your favorite foods or use as a marinade for meats before grilling them.

Claire is an editor at SpoonHQ. She's a self-proclaimed ice cream addict and loves spending her free time in the kitchen. When not doing that, she's busy writing articles for her travel and lifestyle blog, Tall Girl Big World (tallgirlbigworld.com). Claire also loves hanging out with her awesome roommate and going for walks.