Dehydrator Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Achieve incredibly rich and smoky barbecue sauce flavor without hours of simmering! This recipe uses dehydrated ingredients for a quick prep, then builds deep flavor with a short cooking time. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute grilling needs. This recipe is designed to be rehydrated and cooked, resulting in a thick and intensely flavorful sauce ideal for ribs, chicken, or your favorite BBQ.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 134.6 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dehydrator Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Dehydrator Barbecue Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup dehydrated tomatoes, ½ cup dehydrated onions, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  2. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of water, ensuring no lumps form. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the dehydrated ingredients to rehydrate fully.
  3. Stir in ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, and ½ cup dry red wine. Add 1 cup of your favorite ketchup.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1-1.5 hours, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

105g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g