Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce
Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce is a rich, savory blend featuring the deep flavor of slow-roasted garlic. Combined with tangy tomatoes, vinegar, and spices, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and bold tastes. Ideal for grilling or dipping, this homemade sauce enhances meats, vegetables, and more with its robust, mouthwatering flavor.
Equipment
- Oven-safe baking dish or foil for roasting garlic
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender or food processor (optional, for smoother sauce)
- Wooden spoon or whisk
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 whole bulb of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ketchup or tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 1/2 cup water adjust for consistency
Instructions
- First, heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grab a bulb of garlic, slice off the top so you can see the cloves inside, drizzle some olive oil on it, then wrap it up in foil. Toss it in the oven and roast for about half an hour until the garlic is soft and golden. Let it cool a bit.
- When it’s cool, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl and mash them up with a fork until smooth.
- In a small pot, mix together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and a pinch of cayenne if you want a little kick. Stir in your mashed garlic.
- Put the pot on medium heat and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add water little by little until it’s as thick or thin as you like. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring every now and then.
- If you want it super smooth, blend it with an immersion blender or a regular blender. Let the sauce cool before you use it or store it in the fridge.
Notes
Note: Roasting the garlic mellows its sharpness and brings out a rich, sweet flavor that enhances the BBQ sauce’s depth. Adjust the sweetness and heat level to your taste by varying the brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
This sauce pairs excellently with grilled chicken, ribs, pulled pork, roasted vegetables, and even as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce
| Nutrition | Amounts |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 15g |
| Sugars | 12g |
| Fat | 2g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Sodium | 250mg |