{"id":60589,"date":"2026-05-12T13:06:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T17:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lecoupdegrace.ca\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=60589"},"modified":"2026-08-07T14:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T18:47:34","slug":"homemade-classic-smoky-bbq-sauce","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/lecoupdegrace.ca\/en\/recipe\/homemade-classic-smoky-bbq-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade classic smoky BBQ sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>\ud83d\udd25 My homemade classic smoky BBQ sauce that beats everything<\/h3>\n<p>This recipe is my signature sauce that I created to accompany my <a href=\"https:\/\/lecoupdegrace.ca\/en\/recipe\/bbq-ribs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bbq ribs<\/a>, but it&#8217;s so good that I absolutely had to dedicate its own recipe to it. It&#8217;s the classic American angle, no apologies: ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, honey, smoked paprika, liquid smoke and unsalted butter as a finishing touch for shine. The result? A perfectly balanced sweet-tangy-smoky homemade BBQ sauce that transforms any grilled meat into an American smokehouse feast.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udca8 Liquid smoke, my signature secret without a smoker<\/h3>\n<p>The game-changer in this sauce is the liquid smoke, \u00bd tsp is enough. That&#8217;s what brings the authentic smoker profile without needing a real smoker. Combined with smoked paprika, molasses and Worcestershire sauce, it gives a depth of flavor that no commercial BBQ sauce can reproduce. It&#8217;s an ultra-quick homemade BBQ sauce recipe to prepare: everything in the pot, bring to boil, simmer on low heat 15 minutes, and it&#8217;s ready. The unsalted butter finish off the heat binds the sauce, gives it its signature shine and amplifies the richness in the mouth.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf56 The chameleon sauce that goes with everything (or almost)<\/h3>\n<p>This sauce is good with everything, everything, everything. Obviously essential on my ribs, but also on grilled pork chops on the BBQ, juicy chicken breasts, a big beef tomahawk, grilled vegetables on the grill, burgers, skewers, pulled pork, BBQ sandwiches or simply as a dip with homemade fries. Not in your morning cereal though. Although I admit, I&#8217;m curious to try. It keeps 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge and freezes perfectly up to 6 months without texture loss. You make a big batch on Sunday and you&#8217;re equipped for weeks of impromptu Saturday night BBQ feasts with friends. For the sweeter maple version more Quebecois, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/lecoupdegrace.ca\/en\/recipe\/homemade-maple-bbq-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homemade maple bbq sauce<\/a>. Its more local cousin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick homemade classic smoky BBQ sauce with ketchup, molasses, smoked paprika and liquid smoke. 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