I'm very excited to show you my take on America's most popular style of barbecue sauce--which of course originated in and around Kansas City. After you make a batch of this and taste just how incredible it is, I don't think you'll ever buy that stuff from the store again. Sauce may be used right away, but for best results, wrap and refrigerate for a day or two before using to allow the flavors to develop.

All-American Barbecue Sauce

ketchup

brown sugar

dark molasses

white distilled vinegar

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

chili powder

cayenne powder,

black pepper

allspice

coriander

cumin

Combine ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, paprika, chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, allspice, coriander, and cumin in a mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly.


This was the first time I made it and all I can say is WOW this is incredible and so easy to make I will make it again and very soon 
Thanks Chef John

As the title says, classic All-American BBQ sauce. I've made it three times now. Because my store doesn't have 2 cup-sized ketchup bottles, the regular 20oz bottle is just a bit more I just use it all now, and it gives me a container to deliver the goods later. I think the flavors meld the best after hearing to a summer. Funnel back into ketchup bottle when done. 

Other tweaks to consider:
- add Sriracha for a garlicky heat
- too sweet? Add Soy and Worcestershire Sauce
- want smokey? Add a 1/4 tsp liquid smoke

Once you make it the regular way, you'll want to experiment. Set out some ramikins and try adding pinches of different ingredients to see what you like.

Not a bad start for experimentation.

If you leave out the molasses you get a pretty convincing copy of Arby's Sauce!

Excellent.  Added 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke and 1 tsp. garlic powder.  Will make again.  (And I don't even like BBQ sauce!!!)

I reduce the sugar by half, with ketchup as a base you'll never miss it.  That and add aTB of Worcesterhire sauce  in place of the molasses.

Better than store bought. Easy to make with pantry ingredients and taste great.  Has a nice back end heat, I used it on pulled pork, and everyone ENJOYED!

Great sauce!  We marinated baby back ribs in a dry rub,  slow cooked for 2-3 hours (4 racks), and then basted the ribs with this sauce before grilling.  Also poured a little over the ribs as we ate.  Will definitely be my go to  BBQ sauce!

Delicious!  I used this on pulled pork after it was rubbed and roasted, and this added the perfect finishing touch.

I added onion powder and liquid smoke to mine, and will experiment with some of the add-ins others have suggested.

While BBQing ribs we realized we had no BBQ sauce ( we add after cooking). Tried this recipe since I had all the ingredients on hand.   No more store bought for us!  Will be making this again!!!

This is a great, basic recipe. I couldn't help adding a bit of red wine vinegar and soy sauce. The recipe is a good one, that's open to all kinds of experimentation!

This is an easy and tasty bbq sauce.  I have made it twice and will be making it again today for a Labor Day get together.  It pairs perfectly with Chef John's Salt and Pepper Ribs, which I will also be making again!

Quick and easy , taste great . i made 1/2 batch and kept it in the fridge for a couple of week .

all-american barbecue sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 3

Author : Chef John

Ingredients

Instructions

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