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Homemade Wendy’s BBQ Sauce in a small bowl with fries and nuggets for dipping."

Wendy’s BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Make Wendy’s BBQ Sauce at home with this easy recipe! Enjoy the perfect smoky-sweet flavor for dipping, drizzling, or glazing your favorite dishes.

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the ingredients together until fully combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and let the BBQ sauce cool to room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container or jar for storage.
  • Use the sauce immediately for dipping or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week to enjoy later!

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 828mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg