Louisiana Lickers Sauce Recipe
The Louisiana Lickers Sauce Recipe is a flavorful Southern classic. It balances sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors in one sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place saucepan on medium heat.
- Add ketchup, brown sugar, and honey.
- Stir until sugar dissolves fully.
- Add vinegar, Worcestershire, and hot sauce.
- Mix with a whisk until smooth.
- Sprinkle paprika, garlic, and onion powder.
- Stir well to blend spices evenly.
- Add cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Simmer sauce for 10 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Store in a jar or serve immediately.
Notes
- Use smoked paprika for deep flavor.
- Adjust cayenne for more heat.
- Simmer longer for thicker sauce.
- Add butter for extra richness.
- Store sauce in fridge for a week.