The Best Lip-Smacking BBQ Sauce For Ribs

This homemade BBQ sauce goes PERFECT with your favorite ribs! We use it all the time with our 3-2-1 ribs recipe, and they are a match made for each other. It offers a delicious combination of sweet, tangy, and smoky to add to your smoked ribs.

This homemade BBQ sauce comes together in just 15 minutes and tastes WAY better than anything that comes bottled from the store.

Did you know the #1 ingredient in Sweet Baby Ray's sauce is high fructose corn syrup?

Yuck! 

How To Make Homemade BBQ Sauce For Ribs

This recipe is dead-simple and contains just six ingredients.

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The Ingredients

• Ketchup. The tangy and slightly-sweet base.
• Brown sugar. A layer of sweetness to balance out the tanginess of the sauce.
• Apple cider vinegar. For a bright, tangy acidity.
• Honey. Enhances the sweetness of the sauce, while adding a smooth and velvety texture.
• Worcestershire sauce. For a nice savory, umami taste. 
• Smoked paprika. Adds a nice smoky, earthy flavor to the sauce.

The Directions

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika.

2. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

3. Allow the sauce to cool, then serve with your favorite baby back or spare ribs and enjoy!

Storage Tips

• To Store. Store in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
• To Freeze. You can freeze this sauce for up to six months. When you're ready to use it, just thaw it overnight in your fridge. 

Recommended Tools

• Mason Jars. Store your leftovers in one of these jars, either a 12-ounce jar or a 1-pint jar.
• Small Glass Bowls. If you're like me and like to lay out all of your ingredients in front of you, these small glass bowls are great for staying organized when you're grilling.