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Basic BBQ Sauce
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Base BBQ Sauce
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
The perfect bbq sauce. This is the base of every bbq sauce that I make.
Servings: 8
Author: Rex
Ingredients
BBQ Sauce
  • 3 cups tomato ketchup
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/8 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ tablespoon basic bbq rub
Instructions
  1. In a medium Saucepan over medium-high heat, make a gastrique by bringing the dark brown sugar, molasses, white vinegar and Worcestershire sauce to a gentle boil.
  2. Once at a gentle boil, remove from the heat and add the mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper and paprika powder. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the ketchup and return to the stove, and simmer over low for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat and add the basic bbq rub.
  5. Let cool and then refrigerate for up to 1 month.