Burger King BBQ Sauce (Copycat)
Description
Sweet, smoky, and tangy homemade BBQ dipping sauce that tastes just like Burger King's — ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 tbsp water, to thin, as needed
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and whisk until smooth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low.
- Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust — more vinegar for tang, more brown sugar for sweetness.
- Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce thickens as it sits. Serve or store in an airtight jar.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Notes
Sauce thickens as it cools. For an ultra-smooth, glossy finish, blend with an immersion blender. Flavor improves after a few hours in the fridge. Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 303mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg