Ingredients for Barbecue Sauce President Jimmy Carter's Favorite Barbecue Sauce
- Vegetable Oil
- Diced Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Green Bell Pepper
- Celery
- Tomato Juice
- Tomato Paste
- Cider Vinegar
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Dry Mustard
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- Lemon, Zest Of
- Whole Cloves
- Whole Black Peppercorns
- Bay Leaf
- Rosemary
- Fresh Thyme
- Oregano
- Dried Marjoram
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How to Make Barbecue Sauce President Jimmy Carter's Favorite Barbecue Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and molasses.
- Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in the liquid smoke (optional).
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more brown sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tartness, or cayenne for heat.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
97 g
Sugar
734g
Fat
31g
Carbs
71g
