Barbecue Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
22
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Calories
140 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Description
The barbecue sauce is made by blending chili sauce, ketchup, tomato sauce, and tomato paste with molasses, a substantial portion of brown sugar, and red wine vinegar. Liquid smoke imparts a hickory smoke flavor without needing a grill. Butter enriches the texture, while garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, celery seed, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper create a complex spice profile. The sauce simmers over low heat for 20-30 minutes to meld flavors and optionally thickens with longer cooking.
This barbecue sauce works well as a condiment for pulled pork, a dipping sauce, or brushed onto meats during the last stages of grilling. It is versatile for various meats and cooking methods. After preparation, it stores safely in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and freezes well for longer storage.
The total batch yields approximately 5-6 cups of sauce depending on cooking time and thickness preferences. Calorie estimates are based on a 1/4 cup serving but may vary between ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke hickory-flavored
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 1/4 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together all of the ingredients.
- Once the mixture heats through, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- If you'd like a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for longer, up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Use the barbecue sauce as a dipping sauce, serve over pulled pork or brush on meat in the last 10 minutes of grilling.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This also freezes well.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 5-6 cups of barbecue sauce; serving size is 1/4 cup.
- Calorie counts are estimates and can vary depending on brand ingredients.
- Store sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer keeping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 22Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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