• Combine the dry ingredients in a mix bowl, whisk together until well combined. Transfer into a quart mason jar or other airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
• When you are ready to make sauce, in a saucepan, combine:
• ¼ cup dry BBQ mix
• 1 cup water (no slurry needed)
• Bring to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly.
• Simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened. Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

How to Use It

• Brush on chicken, ribs, pork, or burgers
• Use as a slow cooker sauce
• Drizzle over pulled chicken or pulled pork
• Thin slightly for BBQ baked beans or casseroles

Customization Ideas

• Sweet BBQ: add 1–2 more tablespoons brown sugar to the dry mix
• Spicy BBQ: increase cayenne or add chipotle powder
• Smoky BBQ: use smoked paprika only
• Tangy BBQ: add extra citric acid or lemon powder

Slow Cooker Options

• Slow Cooker Conversion

  For Chicken, Pork Or Meatballs

  ½ cup dry BBQ mix

  2 cups water

  2–3 lb meat

  Stir mix + water directly in the slow cooker.Cook LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.

  ➡️ For thicker sauce at the end:Remove lid for last 30–45 minutes or stir in 1–2 teaspoons tapioca starch mixed with cold water.
• For Pulled Pork / Pulled Chicken

  ¾ cup dry mix

  3 cups water

  3–4 lb meat

  Cook LOW 8 hours. Shred, return to cooker, and let sauce reduce uncovered for 20–30 minutes.