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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Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love homemade BBQ sauce pouted over country style ribs then broiled for a few minutes to Caramelize the sauce a bit.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.One of our favourites would be Ted Reader. He has some kickass good sauces.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite BBQ sauce came from a little pizza/sub shop I used to work at. I never got the recipe! Maybe I’ll have to try this one :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.1c unsalted butter
Please log in or create a free account to comment.1.5c ketchup
1T sugar
1 1/2tsp lemon juice
1T Worcestershire
1 clove garlic minced
1 sm onion finely chopped
1/4 tsp Tobasco
salt and pepper to taste
Our favorite sauce is Sweet Baby ray’s, but I can’t wait to try this! I’ve tried other homemade ones and have not found one I like yet.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I make my own BBQ Sauce without sugar. It takes more time, but I try to keep low carb/paleo in my cooking and eating. Thanks for a great blog with lots of great information.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My husband made his own smoker so he frequently makes ribs and pork shoulders. I always make my own BBQ sauce for meat that tasty! My recipe is one that came with our grill that we got as a wedding present 28 yrs ago. It’s a sweet smokey sauce, not hot. Only change I made was reducing the 1 cup ketchup to 1/2 cup and then adding another 1/2 cup of chili sauce and adding a bit of A1. I love tweeking recipes for our liking!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Our favorite BBQ sauce is Stubbs. It is so thick with the right mix of sweet and tangy. I like the spicy variety for steaks, but the kids love the original.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to add a little horseradish root in my BBQ sauce.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love Sweet Baby Ray’s…it hits every note for me.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite is Sweet Baby Ray’s! However, with a new blender this recipe looks so awesome to try.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sweet Baby Rays
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We live Stubbs because it’s pretty healthy with no high fructose corn syrup. However I am going to try this recipe.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love Sauers BBQ sauce – a vinegar based sauce my family has been eating for decades!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My mom actually has her own recipe that is sweet and tangy and oh so good! She made it for our baby shower as a party favor and then also used it on the turkey for the turkey sandwiches for lunch. Everyone loved it and ts so delicious!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sweet baby rays or trader joes. Both good to me.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My husband loves A homemade Chipotle sauce I make but I can’t wait to try this recipe I think he would like it too.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sweet Baby Ray’s, I would have to say, but I don’t often use BBQ sauce. I am trying to make healthy choices. Maybe I should try this recipe!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We use Bull’s-Eye – no high fructose corn syrup!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Montgomery Inn!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like sauces based on what type of meat we’re having. Dave’s sweet and sassy for ribs, bullseye for chicken, franks for pork loin…
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Stubbs is the bomb diggety
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hubby has lots of food sensitivities so I have to make everything from scratch. And I DON’T make a great BBQ sauce…..yet!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like Sweet Baby Rays these days.
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