Poor Mans Barbecue Sauce — General recipe

Poor Mans Barbecue Sauce

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Try this homemade Poor Mans Barbecue Sauce recipe the whole family will love. Made with packets ketchup, soy sauce, sugar and packet. Easy step-by-step …

This Poor Mans Barbecue Sauce relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as packets ketchup, packets hot sauce, packet soy sauce and packet sugar. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 261 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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