Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
40 min.
10
136kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game? Look no further than this Kansas City Barbecue Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This sauce is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, but it also packs a punch with its rich and robust taste.

In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 10 people, making it an ideal choice for your next backyard barbecue or family gathering. Imagine slathering this luscious sauce over ribs, chicken, or pork shoulder, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without the guilt.

The secret to this sauce lies in its carefully selected ingredients, including tomato sauce, apple juice, and a medley of spices that create a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. Whether you choose to simmer it for 30 minutes or let it develop its flavors for up to 2 hours, the result is a sauce that is both versatile and unforgettable.

So fire up your grill, gather your friends and family, and get ready to impress with this homemade Kansas City Barbecue Sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups tomato sauce 
  • 0.5 cup apple juice 
  • 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • Tbsp butter 
  • Tbsp paprika 
  • Tbsp chili powder 
  • Tbsp chipotle powder 
  •  garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 0.5 medium onion finely chopped
  • 10 servings salt to taste
  • 10 servings cayenne to taste

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat the butter in a pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and sauté until it begins to brown.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Simmer slowly for at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours.
  5. Adjust the heat and salt levels with the cayenne and salt right before you plan to use this sauce, which is great on ribs, chicken and pork shoulder.

Nutrition Facts

Calories136kcal
Protein4.57%
Fat42.55%
Carbs52.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.98
Glycemic Load
1.92
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
8.2578261397455%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.16mg
Epicatechin
0.58mg
Isorhamnetin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:135.55kcal
6.78%
Fat:6.88g
10.59%
Saturated Fat:3.84g
24.02%
Carbohydrates:19.25g
6.42%
Net Carbohydrates:16.28g
5.92%
Sugar:14.49g
16.11%
Cholesterol:15.27mg
5.09%
Sodium:517.65mg
22.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.66g
3.32%
Vitamin A:2938.52IU
58.77%
Vitamin E:2.98mg
19.86%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.96%
Fiber:2.97g
11.88%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.97%
Potassium:329.59mg
9.42%
Iron:1.62mg
9.03%
Vitamin K:7.69µg
7.33%
Vitamin C:5.89mg
7.13%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.19%
Vitamin B3:1.18mg
5.91%
Copper:0.12mg
5.79%
Magnesium:20.8mg
5.2%
Phosphorus:40.09mg
4.01%
Calcium:38.63mg
3.86%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.66%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.6%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.6%
Folate:9.61µg
2.4%
Selenium:1.51µg
2.16%