A Delicious Homemade BBQ Sauce That’s Ready In Seconds
When I was a girl, I loved most of the food my mom made, but I was always particularly excited when she made ribs with homemade BBQ sauce. Mom’s BBQ sauce was thick, sweet, and slightly tangy — exactly how I like it!
I didn’t find out that her recipe had a bonafide secret ingredient — prunes baby food — until my siblings and I were teenagers. (Knowing how we would have reacted to that knowing that were eating a fruit puree for babies, I can’t say I blame her for keeping that a secret as long as she did!)
With it being grilling season, I thought I’d share my take on my mom’s easy BBQ sauce recipe here in this post! Grab your blender and a few simple ingredients, and you’ll be seconds away from a delicious sauce that’s sure to steal the show at your next backyard barbecue.
How To Make Blender BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1/2-1 cup brown sugar (for a sweeter sauce, use the higher amount)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 (2 1/2 ounce) container prunes baby food (my mom’s secret ingredient!)
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Directions:
Get ready for the world’s easiest instructions…
Put all the ingredients in your blender, then blend until smooth. At that point, you can either warm the sauce on your stove or use it as is. And that’s it!
Additions & Substitutions
The recipe above is great as is, but don’t be afraid to add or swap ingredients to make it your own! You can add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne to give it a bit more heat, use less brown sugar, add more garlic — whatever sounds good to you!
One of the great things about this BBQ sauce recipe is that you can make a big batch of it and freeze whatever you won’t use right away. (I suggest pouring the extra sauce into an ice cube tray and freezing it, then transferring the frozen cubes to a ziplock freezer bag!)
What Can I Put Blender BBQ Sauce On?
Brush this easy BBQ sauce on grilled chicken and serve with a fresh salad for a perfect summertime meal. I also love this sauce on a homemade BBQ chicken salad with black beans, corn, red onion, and ranch dressing. So good!
You can brush blender BBQ sauce on meatloaf and burgers, add it to shredded pork or chicken for sandwiches, and even stir into some mayo to make a tangy dip for french fries and onion rings. It’s also great on delicious BBQ chicken pizza too!
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Blender BBQ Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Blender or a bowl and whisk
Ingredients
- ½-1 cup brown sugar to taste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2½ ounces baby food prunes or prune puree
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.
- Warm before using, if desired.
Nutrition
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My husband makes a bbq sauce that is the best – especially after sitting a few days so it thickens up!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite bbq sauce is Sweet Baby Rays or Head Country, which is made in Oklahoma. It is to die for.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.When I was a newlywed in 1971, a co-worker gave me a recipe for BBQ sauce. I loved it so much better than the store bought. I’m going to try yours though because I’m so much more aware of high sugar content now. Mine has lots of brown sugar in it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have been trying to find my own to make, but I keep Kraft BBQ sauces on hand, until I find a good homemade recipe.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.S & F Carolina Gold! Delicious
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sweet Baby Rays…but too much sugar. This recipe looks like a good one.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite BBQ sauce is my own homemade sauce. It is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy and spicy! Yummmm!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Like Baby Ray’s BBQ a lot and ca’t wait to try this sauce!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sweet Baby Rays! Used it for years.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t really have a favorite but love the ingredient list in your recipe, may need to try it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We have yet to find a barbque sauce we can both agree on, as my husband thinks most of them are too sweet. This recipe sounds like a good one, and it’s gluten free, too!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We like Sweet Baby Ray’s. I’ve never made my own but will have to try your recipe!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sweet Baby Rays is definitely a tasty one but reading this this recipe…. Sounds like I might have a new favorite!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like Famous Dave’s “Devil Spit” but I am working on converting our family eating to less sugar and more natural ingredients. Thanks for the recipe!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wow, never thought of making my own before…and a Blendtec to whip up your homemade recipe would be amazing!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like any BBQ that is tangy and thick :) Homemade without chemicals would be fantastic!
My favorite bottled sauce is Head Country. Gluten free! But i frequently make my own.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have a recipe that I love to make that is much better than store bought. But when I dont have time to make my own I use Sweet Baby Rays. Absolutely the best store bought BBQ sauce.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve tried quite a few sauces, and currently have a lot in my fridge! We all love Sweet Baby Ray’s though.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite BBC sauce is Sweet Baby Rays but your easy homemade recipe sounds delicious & I can wait to try it! The Blendtec looks awesome as well!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like the sweet and tangy style. I am going to start making my own condiments so this looks like a great recipe for me to try out. Thank you for sharing!! :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite is from Hog Wild’s. Next would be sweet baby Ray.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite BBQ sauce is my husband’s homemade “North Carolina-style” BBQ sauce – delish!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We love Sweet Baby Ray’s. Because of gluten issues some BBQ sauces bother me, I have wanted to try making my own, just need to do it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.There are so many recipes that I want to try, but I don’t have a blender.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We’ve used Hunts for years. Kids liked it and I’ve just stuck buying the same brands. Think it’s time for a change – grow up some!!
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