Kansas City Barbeque Sauce

Kansas City Barbeque Sauce made with Champagne White Wine Vinegar and Franklin Raw Honey from The Little Shop of Olive Oils

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.

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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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Kansas City Barbeque Sauce

Servings

16

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

45

Cuisine

American

Category

Dressings & Sauces

This Kansas City Barbeque Sauce is sweet, tangy, smoky, and easy to make at home. Champagne White Wine Vinegar adds bright acidity, Franklin Raw Honey brings smooth sweetness, and molasses, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, and liquid smoke give the sauce classic barbecue depth.

Kansas City Barbeque Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup Champagne White Wine Vinegar

  • 1/3 cup Franklin Raw Honey

  • 1/4 cup tomato paste

  • 1/4 cup molasses

  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  • Pinch of cayenne, optional for heat

Directions

  1. Whisk the tomato sauce, Champagne White Wine Vinegar, Franklin Raw Honey, tomato paste, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, sea salt, and cayenne together in a medium saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the sauce to a simmer.

  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

  4. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened.

  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  6. Use right away or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

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