Crockpot Barbecue Sauce

Savor Crockpot Barbecue Sauce, a rich, tangy homemade condiment slow-simmered with tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, and smoky spices until thick and flavorful. This versatile sauce is perfect for ribs, chicken, or dipping with effortless depth.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot Barbecue Sauce is a game-changer for homemade condiments—the slow cooker gently melds tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, and spices into a thick, glossy sauce with incredible depth of flavor that tastes like it simmered for hours on the stove (because it did, hands-free). It’s naturally customizable, lower in sugar than many store-bought versions, and free of preservatives, making it healthier and infinitely tastier. Perfect for batch cooking, gifting, or stocking your fridge for quick weeknight meals. The aroma fills your home with smoky-sweet goodness, and one batch yields enough to use and share. Easy, budget-friendly, and endlessly versatile—this sauce will elevate everything it touches.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Low and Slow → Develops deepest flavor; stir occasionally last hours.
• Taste & Adjust → Sweet, tangy, smoky balance is personal—tweak at end.
• Use Immersion Blender → For smooth texture right in the crockpot.
• Reduce for Thickness → Cook uncovered last 1–2 hours.
• Double Batch → Freezes beautifully; great for gifting.
• Add Liquid Smoke → For authentic BBQ flavor without grilling.

Yield: 5 Servings

Crockpot Barbecue Sauce

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Rich, tangy homemade barbecue sauce slow-simmered in the crockpot—perfect condiment.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups ketchup (no sugar added for healthier)
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• Optional: cayenne for heat

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients → Measure everything for easy assembly.
2. Combine Base → Add ketchup, tomato sauce to crockpot.
3. Sweeten → Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
4. Add Tang → Pour in vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard.
5. Season Boldly → Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper.
6. Smoke It → Stir in liquid smoke if using.
7. Mix Well → Whisk everything until smooth.
8. Slow Cook → Low 6–8 hours; stir occasionally last 2 hours.
9. Thicken → Cook uncovered last hour if needed.
10. Blend & Jar → Use immersion blender for smooth texture; ladle into jars and enjoy!

Notes

• Taste at end—adjust sweet, tangy, or smoky to preference.
• Sauce thickens as it cools.
• Perfect for ribs, chicken, pulled pork, or dipping.
• Makes amazing homemade gifts in cute jars.

Nutrition Information

Yield

5

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 359Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gSodium 1771mgCarbohydrates 90gFiber 4gSugar 74gProtein 4g

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Ingredients Notes

• Tomato Base → Ketchup + tomato sauce for body and richness.
• Brown Sugar → Dark for deeper molasses flavor; light works too.
• Apple Cider Vinegar → Tangy backbone; white vinegar alternative.
• Worcestershire → Adds umami depth.
• Mustard → Yellow or Dijon for subtle sharpness.
• Garlic & Onion Powder → Easy flavor boosters.
• Smoked Paprika → Essential smokiness.
• Liquid Smoke → Optional but transforms the sauce.

Variations and Substitutions

• Low-Sugar → Use sugar-free ketchup + monk fruit sweetener.
• Spicy → Add cayenne, chipotle powder, or hot sauce.
• Smokier → Extra smoked paprika or liquid smoke.
• Tangier → More vinegar or mustard.
• Kansas City Style → Extra brown sugar and molasses.
• Carolina Style → More vinegar, less sugar.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator → Airtight jar up to 3 weeks.
• Freezer → Freeze in portions up to 6 months.
• Canning → Process in water bath for shelf-stable (1 year).

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