Best Barbecue Sauce

Prep: 5 min Cuisine: American

A rich, tangy barbecue sauce with sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors, perfect for basting grilled chicken, ribs, pork, or beef. Its balanced blend of ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, and seasonings makes it a versatile choice for summer cookouts and casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup catsup
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat.
  3. Baste over chicken, ribs, pork, or beef.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

239 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 4.3g 6% DV
Carbs 49g 18% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 34g 68% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 764mg 33% DV
Potassium 510.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 150mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 27.7mg 31% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 88.8mg 7% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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