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freshly made homemade Tennessee BBQ sauce getting served with a spoon
Molly LaFontaine

Homemade Nashville BBQ Sauce

My homemade Nashville BBQ sauce is smoky, sweet, and made with wholesome ingredients. You can whip it up in under 2 minutes—no cooking required! It's my take on our favorite local BBQ restaurant's red sauce here in Nashville. I hope this recipe replaces store-bought BBQ sauce in your house like it has in ours!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups (approx.)
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ketchup, organic with clean ingredients
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (salt-free)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (salt-free)

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined.
  2. Use right away, warm on the stove if desired, or pour into an airtight glass jar. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Notes

Please see blog post for tips, storage instructions, and other information.
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