BASIC BARBECUE SAUCE
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from The Barbecue! Bible 10th Anniversary Edition, by Steven Raichlen. To read more about Raichlen and barbecue, go to our feature The Best Barbecue in the U.S.A. A good barbecue sauce is a study in contrasts: sweet versus sour, fruity versus smoky, spicy versus mellow. Here's a great all-purpose sauce that's loaded with flavor but not too sweet. It goes well with all manner of poultry, pork, or beef. The minced vegetables give you a coarse-textured sauce, which I happen to like. If you prefer a smooth sauce, puree it in a blender.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories Sauce Onion Tomato Backyard BBQ
Yield Makes 2 1/2 to 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oil in a large nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook until softened but not brown, about 4 minutes.
- 2. Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pineapple juice (if using), hot sauce, liquid smoke, molasses, brown sugar, prepared and dry mustards, black pepper, and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more water.
- 3. Remove the barbecue sauce from the heat and taste for seasoning, adding salt to taste and more cider vinegar, hot sauce, and/or brown sugar as necessary; the sauce should be highly seasoned.
- 4. Transfer the barbecue sauce to a serving bowl and serve warm or at room temperature. The sauce will keep, tightly covered in the refrigerator, for several weeks.
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Pierre Uys
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I love using it on chicken, pork, and even tofu.
Mark Lekeaka
[email protected]This is the best barbecue sauce I've ever had. It's so good, I could eat it with a spoon!
fortuneblandy
[email protected]This sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and smoky. It's my go-to sauce for any barbecue.
shamshir Ali
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of this sauce. It's perfect for grilled meats and vegetables.
Faith Martin
[email protected]This is the perfect barbecue sauce for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Stacy-ann Brown
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love using it on chicken and pork.
Shahzaib gill Gill
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of barbecue sauce, but this one is really good. It's not too thick or sweet.
Joynal Ahmed
[email protected]This is the best barbecue sauce I've ever tasted. It's so good, I could drink it!
Edith Dofa
[email protected]This sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and smoky. I highly recommend it.
Ichha chaudhari 3 h roll no 3
[email protected]I love the way this sauce caramelizes on the grill. It gives the meat a delicious crust.
Rj fun LTD
[email protected]This is my go-to barbecue sauce. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Md ok
[email protected]This sauce is perfect for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Muhumuza Ronald
[email protected]I love using this sauce as a marinade for chicken. It makes the chicken so juicy and flavorful.
M farhan Golden
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add flavor to grilled vegetables.
Nasir Kaif
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of barbecue sauce, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet or tangy.
Rasil Islam
[email protected]This sauce is so versatile. I use it on everything from chicken to tofu.
Md Razzak
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of this sauce. It's perfect for grilled meats.
Masterek
[email protected]This is the best barbecue sauce I've ever had. It's perfect for any occasion.
Panda Cartoful
[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Tree Oflife
[email protected]This sauce is a classic for a reason. It's smoky, tangy, and sweet, with a hint of spice. I love using it on chicken, pork, and beef.