Chicago Mild Sauce Recipe

Chicago mild sauce is a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment that's iconic in South Side BBQ joints—perfect for drizzling over rib tips, wings, and fries. Made with a blend of ketchup, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and brown sugar, it’s the ultimate flavor booster for all your favorite comfort foods.

Course Condiment, sauces

Cuisine American, Chicago

Keyword Homemade Chicago Mild Sauce Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings cups

Calories 186kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

1 cup BBQ Sauce
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Water
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
3 tbsp Louisiana Hot Sauce
1 tbsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
Bring to a low simmer, stirring often so the sugars don’t burn.
Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning—add more vinegar for tang, more brown sugar for sweetness, or more cayenne for heat.
Remove and cool to room temperature. The sauce is best when it has sat for about an hour before serving for best results.
Store in a jar or airtight container for up to two weeks in the fridge. Serve with smoked rib tips, chicken wings, or fries, and enjoy!

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or apple cider vinegar to thin it out.

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