Hot Honey BBQ Sauce

Hot Honey BBQ Sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors. Ready in just 5 minutes, this easy homemade BBQ sauce is delicious on ribs, chicken, pulled pork, burgers, and more.

Prep Time4

Stir Time1

Total Time5

Servings: 2 tablespoons

Calories: 67kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
½ cup hot honey or store-bought
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Make our hot honey sauce and refrigerate until needed or use store-bought.
Add the ketchup, hot honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder to a medium mixing bowl.
Whisk the ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and evenly blended. Taste and adjust the heat level if desired by adding additional hot honey or red pepper flakes. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Use quality ingredients: Good hot honey and ketchup create the best overall flavor and texture.
Mix and rest: Whisk thoroughly until smooth, then let the sauce rest for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can blend.
Adjust to taste: Taste before storing and add more hot honey, red pepper flakes, or vinegar as needed.
Store properly: Keep the sauce in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator and stir or shake before serving if separation occurs.
Use it wisely: Brush onto meats during the final minutes of cooking to prevent burning, and consider making a double batch because it disappears quickly.

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