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A bowl of memphis-style BBQ sauce in a bowl beside a stack of ribs.
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Finger-Licking Memphis BBQ Sauce

Fire up the grill—this Memphis BBQ sauce is tangy with just the right heat. Apple cider vinegar adds zing, honey brings sweetness, and cayenne gives a slow-building kick. Brushed on ribs or chicken, it caramelizes into a rich, sticky glaze—messy fingers guaranteed.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: BBQ Sauce, Honey, Ketchup, Molasses
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and stir with a spoon to blend over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to medium-low heat and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes stirring frequently to thicken the sauce and the spices to release flavor.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and use to baste chicken, ribs or pork.

Notes

Storage and Freezing:
Store the sauce in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg