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Kansas City BBQ Sauce

by howl@blendhound.com

A sweet, smoky, tomato-rich sauce made for drizzling, dipping, and brushing. The most expected American barbecue sauce format.

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Illustrated BlendHound poster for Kansas City BBQ Sauce, a sauce featuring ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar.
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CategorySauce
Ingredients7
Likes0
Base servings6
Published2/20/2026
Spice Ratios
Ketchup1 cup
Brown Sugar0.25 cup
Apple Cider Vinegar0.25 cup
Worcestershire Sauce1 tbsp
Smoked Paprika2 tsp
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Onion Powder1 tsp
Ingredients
  • Ketchup1 cup
  • Brown Sugar0.25 cup
  • Apple Cider Vinegar0.25 cup
  • Worcestershire Sauce1 tbsp
  • Smoked Paprika2 tsp
  • Garlic Powder1 tsp
  • Onion Powder1 tsp
Instructions

Whisk everything together until smooth. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes if the sauce contains tomato or sugar, then cool before serving or refrigerating.

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