Homemade Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
17 servings
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Calories
65 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
Description
The sauce is constructed from a base of tomato sauce and paste, adding body and depth, combined with honey and molasses for characteristic sweetness and richness typical of Kansas City BBQ style. Red wine vinegar contributes a mild acidic tang to balance the flavors. Liquid smoke introduces a hickory flavor reminiscent of smoked barbecue without needing a smoker.
Spices such as cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cinnamon, and chili powder create a nuanced seasoning profile with mild heat and warmth. The sauce simmers gently for 25 minutes to meld the ingredients, allowing thickening and flavor development.
This sauce is intended for use on chicken, pork, or beef, brushed on during the last 10 minutes of grilling to add a flavorful glaze. It can be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week, making it convenient for multiple cookouts or meals.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup molasses (unsulfured)
- 2 tsp liquid smoke Colgin, all natural, hickory
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper coarsely ground
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- In a large saucepan combine all the ingredients and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Let it cool and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- For using on grilled meat, brush onto chicken, pork or beef the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Notes
- The sauce yields approximately 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons and should be refrigerated after preparation.
- Refrigerated sauce keeps well for up to 1 week.
- Brush the sauce onto grilled meats during the final 10 minutes to avoid burning the sugars.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 17servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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