This Kansas City Barbeque Sauce is sweet, tangy, smoky, and full of classic backyard barbecue flavor. It comes together in one saucepan with tomato sauce, tomato paste, molasses, honey, vinegar, spices, and a touch of liquid smoke.
Champagne White Wine Vinegar adds bright acidity to balance the sweetness, while Franklin Raw Honey gives the sauce a smooth, natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with ribs, pulled pork, grilled chicken, burgers, and more.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is sweet, tangy, smoky, and easy to make at home.
- Champagne White Wine Vinegar balances the richness with a clean, bright finish.
- Franklin Raw Honey adds smooth sweetness to the sauce.
- Molasses, smoked paprika, and liquid smoke give it classic barbecue depth.
- It is perfect for brushing, dipping, grilling, smoking, or serving on the side.
Serving Ideas
Brush this Kansas City Barbeque Sauce onto ribs, grilled chicken, pork chops, burgers, meatloaf, or roasted vegetables. It is also great as a dipping sauce for fries, chicken tenders, onion rings, or crispy potatoes.
Shop the Flavor
This recipe features Champagne White Wine Vinegar and Franklin Raw Honey. Together, they bring the perfect balance of tangy brightness and natural sweetness to this homemade barbecue sauce.
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