Ingredients for Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- Vegetable Stock
- 1 cup root beer
- Cider Vinegar
- Dark Corn Syrup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup ketchup
- Brown Mustard
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (1/4 tsp initially, 1/4 tsp at the end)
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How to Make Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup root beer, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup molasses, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste), and 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke.
- Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and reduced to approximately 4 cups, about 1 hour.
- Remove from heat and stir in an additional 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for up to four months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
256g
Fat
1g
Carbs
39g
