Barbecue sauce
barbecue sauce
- Flavor and role
- A rich, sweet-and-tangy American sauce made from tomato, vinegar, brown sugar and spices. Styles vary by region, such as vinegar-based or mustard-based.
- Typical dishes and uses
- Pulled pork, grilled ribs, barbecue chicken, burgers
- Substitutes
- 4 tbsp barbecue sauce = 2 tbsp ketchup + 1 tbsp brown sugar + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar + 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce + a little paprika.
- Storage
- Unopened: 1 year at room temperature. Opened: 4-6 months in the fridge; homemade, 2 weeks in the fridge.
- Main countries
- United States
Updated 2026-10-10