Holiday Planning & Ideas Fourth of July Fourth of July Recipes Kansas City Barbecue Sauce 4.0 (36) 2 Reviews It's sweet and tangy, and takes just a few minutes on the stovetop. By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 21, 2024 Rate PRINT Share Servings: 12 Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups Martha's take on Kansas City barbecue sauce is quick and easy to make. This classic barbecue sauce is sweet yet piquant, and balances the fattiness of meats. It’s a perfect partner for grilled ribs, chicken, or mushrooms. Don't be put off by the lengthy ingredient list, they're mostly pantry staples such as ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce. All you need is one pan and a few minutes on the stovetop, then the sauce is ready to blend. Classic Grilling and Barbecue Recipes to Make All Summer Long Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ½ small onion, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 ½ cups ketchup ½ cup packed light-brown sugar ⅓ cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon cayenne Juice of 1 lemon Directions Cook onion and garlic: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add other ingredients and cook: Add ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire, mustard, cayenne, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 5 minutes. Blend sauce: Carefully transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Storage Sauce can be cooled completely and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Other Barbecue Sauce Recipes to Try: Quick BBQ Sauce 5-Ingredient Barbecue Sauce Ollie Gates’s BBQ Sauce Easy BBQ Glaze Easy Barbecue Chicken Oven-Roasted Ribs With Barbecue Sauce Originally appeared: Martha Stewart's Cooking School Rate It PRINT