This first recipe is a classic style barbecue sauce that has all of the characteristics we like in a barbecue sauce, i.e.; it doesn’t overwhelm the meat, and is delicious!
Barbecue Sauce I
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup White sugar (1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, gives a richer flavor)
- 1/2 tblsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 tblsp Cayenne (to your taste)
- 3 tblsp Lemon juice (juice of one medium lemon)
Mix all ingredients, except Ketchup, until the sugar is dissolved. Add ketchup, bring to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes. Simple but great!
Here is a flavor packed recipe that can be adjusted to your heart’s desire!
Barbecue Sauce II
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 2 Onions (yellow, medium, chopped fine)
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced (a garlic press is magic!)
- 1/2 tblsp ground Black pepper
- 1/2 cup prepared Yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco or Louisiana hot sauce
Mix all ingredients, except Ketchup, until the sugar is dissolved. Add ketchup, bring to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
Until the 19th century, molasses was the sweetener most used. It was much cheaper than refined sugar, and offered considerably more flavor to recipes. Here is a recipe that gives a more traditional barbecue sauce experience. We love it.
Barbecue Sauce III
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/2 cup Molasses
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. ground Black pepper
- 1/4 to1/2 tsp Tabasco or Louisiana hot sauce
You can just blend the ingredients, and serve. Simmering the sauce for about 15 to 20 minutes will enhance the flavor.
Now here is a delightful variation to the previous recipes. It’s got the “twang”!
Barbecue Sauce IV
- 1 15 oz. can Tomato sauce
- 2/3 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 cup Brown sugar, firmly-packed
- 2 tblsp Butter
- 1 tblsp prepared yellow mustard
- 1 Onion, medium, finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tblsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground Black pepper
Mix all ingredients, except butter, until the sugar is dissolved, add butter, bring to simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes.
