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J. Dawgs Special Sauce

Sweet, tangy, and smoky, this copycat J. Dawgs Sauce is perfect on hot dogs, burgers, or grilled chicken. Made with simple pantry ingredients in minutes.
Prep Time8 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: condiment, pantry staple, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Utah
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Servings: 24 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine ½ cup ketchup, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until boiling.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, until all the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Each serving is 1 tablespoon of sauce. 
Store leftover J.Dawg's sauce in an airtight container or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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