Copycat Hardee's BBQ Sauce
Description
A thick, sweet, smoky copycat of Hardee's Sweet & Bold BBQ dipping sauce, made in one saucepan with pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke, hickory
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small saucepan until smooth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened and darkened.
- Taste; adjust with a little more brown sugar, vinegar, or pepper if needed.
- Pour into a jar, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Glass jar with lid for storage
Notes
- Keeps 3 weeks refrigerated or 3 months frozen.
- Honey Q version: swap the brown sugar for ¼ cup honey and omit the cayenne.
- For the thinner Western Bacon Cheeseburger sauce, add 2 more tablespoons of water and use 1 tablespoon molasses.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.5mg