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Smoked paprika barbecue sauce served with grilled meats
Rich and smoky barbecue sauce

Smoked Paprika BBQ Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Quick Meals
Spanish Pimentón (smoked paprika) meets American BBQ traditions. This sauce is for those who love the scent of embers but can't smoke meat for hours. Mustard and vinegar provide tangy acidity, brown sugar brings caramel sweetness, and paprika adds an earthy, smoky character. Perfect as a 'mop sauce' for ribs or chicken wings.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 145 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing spoon
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Mustard
⚠️ Fish

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely grate the garlic.

Tip: Grated garlic disperses better in the sauce than chopped. (Increased surface area).
2 ✓

Measure all ingredients into a saucepan: ketchup, sugar, vinegar, spices, mustard, garlic.

Tip: Mustard acts as an emulsifier, helping to hold the sauce together. (Emulsion stabilization).
3 ✓

Whisk until smooth, then bring to a boil over medium heat.

Tip: Heat melts the sugar and activates the spice aromas. (Dissolution).
4 ✓

Reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and darkens.

Tip: Water evaporates during cooking, and sugars caramelize slightly. (Concentration).
5 ✓

Let cool before serving. Flavors meld even better if stored in the fridge.

Tip: Chemical reactions slow down during resting, harmonizing the flavor profile.

Recipe FAQ

It's too sour.
The vinegar taste mellows during cooking. If it's still sour at the end, add more brown sugar.
Can I use hot paprika?
Yes, recommended if you like a 'kick'. The Cayenne pepper in the recipe serves this purpose too.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
  • 1 pinch Salt