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The Best Barbecue Sauce Period Recipe

Tired of sugary, bottled BBQ sauces? This recipe delivers the ultimate tangy, tomato-based BBQ sauce experience! Packed with meat-enhancing flavor (not masking it!), this versatile sauce is a crowd-pleaser. Customize it to your liking – add more heat with chipotle powder or adobo peppers, or go Kansas City style by omitting molasses and reducing vinegar. Perfect for finishing beef, pork, or chicken; glazing meatloaf; serving on the side; or even spicing up baked beans! This recipe is easily halved and even becomes better with age after a few days in the fridge. Plus, it's easily canned for long-term storage. Vegan option available by omitting Worcestershire sauce. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 13 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Barbecue Sauce Period

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How to Make The Best Barbecue Sauce Period

  1. In a non-reactive saucepan, combine all ingredients except salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness (30-90 minutes).
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Allow to rest in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours for optimal flavor development.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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Weeknight 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion For Large Groups Low Protein Healthy Sauces Condiments Etc Pork Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Savory Sauces Healthy 2 Low In Something Meat Pork Ribs Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less