Barbecue Recipes All Purpose Basting Sauce Recipe

Elevate your BBQ game with this all-purpose basting sauce! Perfect for beef, pork, chicken, hot dogs, and veggies, this classic recipe (originally from our Patio Recipes, revised January 1985) delivers rich, smoky flavor in just 40 minutes. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make, taste-enhancing masterpiece.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 467.2 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Recipes All Purpose Basting Sauce

  • Salad Oil (measurement not found in recipe)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 stalks celery
  • Lemon Juice (measurement not found in recipe)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

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How to Make Barbecue Recipes All Purpose Basting Sauce

  1. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 stalks celery, chopped, in 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup water to the pot.
  3. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. This sauce is delicious on beef, pork, chicken, hot dogs, and vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

125g

Fat

25g

Carbs

12g

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