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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Sweet Baby Ray’s
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We are Sweet Baby Ray BBQ sauce fans in this house!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My husband and I like Stubbs but our number two favorite is Sweet Baby Rays – and the kids like that one much better so that’s what we usually use. I would love to make my own!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My granddaddy took my favorite sauce to his grave. I’ve tried for many years to replicate it but haven’t even come close. It had some kind of alcohol in it and my mom was so against alcohol he kept his recipe a secret. I’m really glad she didn’t know vanilla extract is 70 proof.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love Rudy’s BBQ sauce and rub. Spicy and tangy. Good on chicken and beef.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Depends on what the protein is, but I generally lean towards a sweet and spicy.
Thanks so much for the opportunity – man, I’d love to win one of these! Fingers crossed!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite bbq sauce is Sweet Baby Rays.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite BBQ sauce is a local brand calls Willis’
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am addicted to Sweet Baby Rays, but I’d LOVE to get addicted to something homemade and less sugary!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like a mustard base sauce, still searching for a recipe to make “mine”. From the store, oh yes, Sweet Baby Ray.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t have a favorite barbecue sauce due to the high sugar content, I stopped eating it. But this recipe I will have to try. Sounds delicious!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I prefer a homemade bbq sauce. We already have a great recipe, but will definitely be trying this one as well!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sweet Baby Ray’s is my favorite! but leaning towards a healthier option less preservatives. I have made my own type of sauces for recipes haven’t perfected. Thanks for the Recipe
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the BBQ sauce from a restaurant in Cincinnati, Montgomery Inn, so good!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite is Sweet Baby Rays.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love BBQ sauce on EVERYTHING. Yum!! Thanks so much !!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It’s a local sauce called Oink n Squeel. Love it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite BBC sauce is one that I make. Since I’ve realized how EASY it is to make yourself that’s what I do. My family preferred it vs store bought! I’d love to try try your recipe!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jack Daniels Sauce with garlic and jalapeno added.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sweet Baby Rays for us!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I usually avoid BBQ sauce because of the fat and calories. This recipe looks healthy, and low cal to boot. Must try.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t buy it anymore , just too sweet. I have a couple homemade versions that I make but I am excited to try the one above!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.After finding that I had severe food allergies, homemade is the only way to go :) I have even converted the hubby and son, so no more store bought sauce!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We love Sticky Fingers for a traditional tomato BBQ sauce. Moore’s is a local favorite for Carolina style!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Cousin’s homemade but she won’t give the secret ingredient
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