St. Louis-Style Barbecue Sauce

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John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich is a food writer, recipe video producer, and culinary school instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the food industry.
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Updated on 03/8/22
Covering Back ribs in marinade

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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 25 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Yield: 4 cups
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
77 Calories
0g Fat
20g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 584mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 3mg 14%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 186mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This St. Louis-style barbecue sauce recipe is similar to the more popular Kansas City barbecue sauce, but it is a bit less sweet, and a little tangier. This is a delicious barbecue sauce recipe to use on baby back ribs or grilled chicken.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups ketchup

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1/2 cup finely minced onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1/4 cup brown mustard

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Whisk together all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer, stirring, on low heat for 20 minutes.

  3. Let cool to room temperature.

  4. Use as desired.

This recipe can be used as a basting sauce toward the end of cooking or brushed on after barbecuing, with additional sauce served on the side.

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