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3 Ingredient BBQ Sauce

This easy 3 ingredient BBQ sauce is quick, flavorful, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect for grilling, dipping, or marinating meats and vegetables.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional: replace with Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for a different flavor)

Method
 

  1. Add ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to a small saucepan.
  2. Whisk everything together over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  4. Taste and adjust flavor: add more brown sugar for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess.
  5. Remove from heat, let cool, then transfer to a jar or airtight container.