Creating your own homemade BBQ sauce is a straightforward process. Follow these easy steps to make your delicious sauce:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients: ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
2. Whisk Together: Using a whisk, thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined.
3. Heat the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat.
4. Stir Constantly: Stir the mixture continuously as it heats to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
5. Bring to a Simmer: Allow the sauce to come to a gentle simmer. This should take about 5 minutes.
6. Let It Cook: Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes. This will help the flavors meld together beautifully.
7. Taste and Adjust: After simmering, taste the sauce. You can add more brown sugar for sweetness or more cayenne for heat, if desired.
8. Cool Down: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
9. Store: Once cooled, transfer the sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It can last for up to two weeks.

By following these simple steps, you’ll have an incredible homemade BBQ sauce ready to enhance your favorite dishes.