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3 ingredient bbq sauce molasses

Easy & Flavor-Packed 3 Ingredient BBQ Sauce with Molasses

This easy 3 ingredient BBQ sauce with molasses brings smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or backyard cookouts.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: ~2 cups

Ingredients

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Optional Add-ins:

 

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine ketchup, molasses, and BBQ rub.
  • Stir continuously until well-blended.
  • Add optional Worcestershire and liquid smoke for deeper flavor.
  • Simmer gently until small bubbles appear.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • Don’t boil the sauce. A gentle simmer is enough.
  • Taste and adjust spice or sweetness as needed.
  • Freezes well in small containers for up to 3 months.
  • Use as glaze for ribs, wings, burgers, or roasted veggies.
  • Author: Leona
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 60 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 0.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg