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Easy All-Purpose Barbecue Sauce

Name: Easy All-Purpose Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: For the Rub:; 1/3 cup paprika (2 ounces; 60g); 1/3 cup dark brown sugar (2.5 ounces; 70g); 1/4 cup kosher salt (1.5 ounces; 45g); 4 teaspoons (12g) ground mustard; 2 teaspoons (6g) freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons (6g) ground coriander seed; 1 tablespoon (5g) dried oregano; 1 tablespoon (10g) granulated garlic powder; 1 tablespoon (10g) granulated onion powder; For the Sauce:; 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth; 1/2 cup (120ml) ketchup; 1/4 cup (60ml) dark molasses, plus more to taste; 1 small onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 4 ounces; 115g); 2 tablespoons (30ml) Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon (15ml) brown mustard; 2 tablespoons (30ml) cider vinegar, plus more to taste; 2 teaspoons (10ml) hot sauce, plus more to taste; 2 tablespoons (25g) spice rub; 1 teaspoon (5ml) liquid smoke, such as Wright's (optional)

Prep 5m

Cook 20m

Total 25m

This easy all-purpose barbecue sauce combines sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors. With simple ingredients like chicken broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, this homemade sauce is great for marinating, basting, or dipping your favorite meats. Add a sprinkle of the included spice rub for an extra kick of flavor.