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Barbecue Sauce For Canning Recipe

This award-winning barbecue sauce recipe, a family heirloom passed down through generations, is incredibly versatile! Perfect for canning and long-term storage, it's your secret weapon for unbelievably tender and flavorful chicken, pork, and more. Use it for braising, baking, grilling, or broiling – the possibilities are endless! Get ready to elevate your BBQ game with this rich, smoky, and tangy sauce.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 125.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Sauce For Canning

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

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How to Make Barbecue Sauce For Canning

  1. In a large saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, and onion powder.
  2. Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in liquid smoke.
  5. Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring to sterilized canning jars. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes to ensure safe storage. (Adjust processing time according to your altitude - consult a reputable canning guide for accurate recommendations)
  6. Once cool, label your jars with the date and store in a cool, dark place. Enjoy your homemade barbecue sauce all year round!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

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