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I’m a big fan of anything that makes my life even just a little bit easier, and this semi-homemade BBQ brisket sauce is such a great life hack! Sure, it’s not the made-from-scratch kind of homemade, but it’s a special recipe that starts with my favorite bottled sauce, and the extra ingredients I add that make it perfect, slightly sweet, slightly savory, and completely delicious.
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“This was perfect. Just cooked my first brisket and this sauce was exactly spot on what I was wanting.” -Michael
BBQ Brisket Sauce
Sometimes I feel like store-bought BBQ sauces are missing something, so why not just add in those extra flavors myself?
Starting with my personal favorite BBQ sauce, I mix in Dijon mustard for savoriness, brown sugar for sweetness, Worcestershire for tanginess, and red pepper flakes for a touch of spice to get the exact flavor I want. I love using this as a brisket sauce because I think it just complements beef brisket so well. I always double the recipe as it’s great having this incredible sauce in the fridge to use with other recipes.
BBQ Brisket Sauce
Ingredients
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup ketchup I prefer Heinz but any brand will work.
- 1 cup store-bought BBQ sauce I like Original Recipe KC Masterpiece or Original Blues Hog, but feel free to use your favorite.
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Serve with BBQ Beef Brisket! (click for recipe!)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring often.¾ cup dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ cup ketchup, 1 cup store-bought BBQ sauce, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, ⅛ teaspoon grated nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Allow to cool, and store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make BBQ Brisket Step by Step
Combine the ingredients: Combine ¾ cup dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ cup ketchup, 1 cup store-bought BBQ sauce, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, ⅛ teaspoon grated nutmeg, and ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
Cool and enjoy: Let the sauce cool and then store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
How to Store
Store leftover homemade BBQ brisket sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Stir well before using.
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This semi-homemade BBQ brisket sauce is good with so many recipes, but I especially love it with BBQ brisket. It’s the best brisket sauce and cooks into the beef so perfectly. I also often find myself using this recipe in place of BBQ sauce in tons of other dishes, too! I love using this sauce on little smokies, or sometimes I’ll add it to crockpot spare ribs, and even baked BBQ chicken breast! It just adds a little extra something.
I just made this using sweet baby rays, but I think it’s a little too sweet. What can I do to make it less sweet at this point? Add more ketchup?
Hi Sandy, I would add a little more vinegar or mustard to = balance the sweetness.
Works pretty good. Boosted my sweet baby ray’s batch with some Tabasco Chipotle and a big pinch of powdered beef base. Should be perfect for those that insist on sauce for the brisket.
I tried this for brisket and I didn’t have enough bbq sauce to add but it turned out delicious. Way better than I thought
So happy to hear you loved it, Tammy!
This was perfect. Just cooked my first brisket and this sauce was exactly spot on what I was wanting.
Great quick, easy sauce. Everything was in my cupboard. Added a great element to our Brisket.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Annie!
Sounds and looks wonderful!
Curious what brand of stone where is that gravy bowl/pourer? Love it also! ????
It’s from an etsy shop I love: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetpaul
This came out great! I skipped adding the ketchup and other stuff, though, and just doubled the amount of my favorite bbq sauce. It was Perfect. 2 cups of Sweet Baby Rays. My brisket was heavenly.
So glad to hear it!
They are cooking right now. I didn’t see a recipe for the rub. So I just did equal parts . Gosh I hope it’s good.