We usually use store bought barbecue sauce but we ran out a couple weeks ago. The store was sold out of our favorite brand (Famous Dave's Sweet & Zesty) and I didn't care for the brand that Joe bought instead. It had way too much smoke flavor for my taste.
I checked out my Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (it's seen better days) and found a basic recipe. I was happy that I had all of the ingredients needed. As always, I adapted this recipe to suit our tastes and added or switched some of the ingredients.
Easy Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients:
1 C. ketchup
1/4 C. apple cider vinegar
1/2 C. water
1 1/2 T. brown sugar
1 T. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1 T. brown mustard
3 T. finely diced onion
1 T. finely diced celery
1/4 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 oz. liquid smoke
several dashes of Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce
ground black pepper to taste
Method:
In a small sauce pot, stir together all ingredients. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring often. After sauce comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer (uncovered) until sauce is thick, stirring often.
A couple of years ago, I never would have made my own barbecue sauce. I wouldn't have even thought to do it. I'm so happy that I made this sauce, it was so easy and so much cheaper than the store bought sauces. I think we'll be sticking with this sauce for more daily use and save our favorites store bought brand as a treat.
I'm linking this recipe to the Ultimate Recipe Swap hosted by Life As Mom.
Check out the "So Long to Summer Blog BBQ" over at Singing with Birds:
I love to make my own BBQ sauce. I have several versions depending on what I'm using it for: basting, dipping, etc. I usually add molasses or honey in addition to brown sugar.
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ReplyDeleteYour sauce looks delish! Thanks so much for bringing it to our BBQ and have a happy weekend!
Sauce looks great! Love homemade, copying yours, especially with the Chipotle Tabasco! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWe like Famous Dave's, too!
Even thought there are great bottled sauces out there, I find that the best ones I eat end up being someone's concoction or private recipe! This one sounds delicious. That Chipotle Tabasco is the jazzy extra!
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