Easy Mild Sauce Recipe Chicago Style At Home
This Mild Sauce Recipe Chicago is a tangy-sweet, slightly spicy sauce that’s perfect for wings, fries, or even grilled chicken. It's made with BBQ sauce, ketchup, vinegar, hot sauce, and a few pantry spices.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce (or similar)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, ketchup, and water. Stir over low heat until it’s smooth and blended.
- 2
Pour in the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and hot sauce. Give it a good stir. You’ll start to smell the tangy kick that makes Chicago Mild Sauce so unique.
- 3
Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a low simmer.
- 4
Let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The flavors will meld and it’ll thicken slightly. Don’t let it boil—just a gentle simmer.
- 5
Take a little spoonful (careful, it's hot) and taste. You can add more hot sauce if you want it spicier, or a pinch of sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
- 6
Let the sauce cool completely. Pour into a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate. It’ll keep for up to 2 weeks.