Description
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Yield: about 1 cup Course: Sauce, condiment Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Pinch of salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
- Stir in the BBQ sauce, honey, hot sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
- Add the smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
- Taste and adjust with more honey, hot sauce, or vinegar.
- Remove from the heat and let the sauce sit for a few minutes.
- Brush over hot chicken wings, toss with crispy tenders, or drizzle over burgers.