Cajun Honey BBQ Sauce
Golden Heron

Cajun Honey BBQ Sauce

The viral BBQ sauce that started it all

A sweet and smoky Cajun honey BBQ sauce perfect for grilling, dipping, or glazing your favorite meats.

25Min
4Servings
145Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendlySpicy 3/5vegetariangluten_free
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Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Saucepan
Stove
Spatula
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

Sauce Base

honey (liquid)

120 ml

tomato sauce (smooth)

200 ml

apple cider vinegar (liquid)

30 ml

garlic (minced)

3 cloves

onion (diced)

0.5 piece

olive oil (liquid)

15 ml

Cajun Seasonings

paprika (ground)

10 g

cayenne pepper (ground)

3 g

black pepper (ground)

2 g

salt (fine)

5 g

dried oregano (dried)

3 g

Instructions

1

Prepare vegetables

Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

5 min
Use a sharp knife for clean cuts and even cooking
2

Sauté aromatics

Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Don't let garlic brown too much or it will become bitter
3

Add liquids and honey

Pour in tomato sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.

2 minMedium heat
Stir continuously to prevent sticking
4

Add Cajun seasonings

Sprinkle in all the dry seasonings and stir well to incorporate flavors.

2 minMedium heat
Adjust cayenne for desired heat level
5

Simmer the sauce

Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer gently to thicken and develop flavors.

10 minLow heattimer 10 min
Stir occasionally to prevent burning on the bottom
6

Cool and serve

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using on grilled meats or as a dipping sauce.

3 min
Store in an airtight container for later use

Storage

Fridge: 14 days
Freezer: 90 days
Reheat: Microwave 30 seconds or warm gently on stovetop

Store in a clean glass jar with tight-fitting lid. Shake well before use.

Notes

• Great on ribs, chicken wings, or as a burger sauce

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