elaine's homemade barbecue sauce
After many years of trial and error, I finally got this delicious barbecue sauce just right. I had always wanted to make my own sauce because I just couldn't seem to find a bottle sauce that I particularly liked. This sauce is sweet, tangy and has just a bit of a nice bite. It works great on most meats and is exceptionally good on pork. It's also a great dipping sauce for chicken tenders or nuggets. I featured this sauce on my "Mess o' Mama's Barbecue" recipe, but I also wanted to post this barbecue sauce recipe by itself in order to make it easier to find. Hope y'all enjoy!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon texas pete hot sauce (or similar brand)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- UPDATE: YOU MAY ALSO ADD 1 1/2 TABLESPOONS MOLASSES AND REDUCE HONEY TO 1 1/2 TABLESPOONS AND IT IS DELICIOUS!
How To Make elaine's homemade barbecue sauce
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Step 1Whisk all ingredients together in a medium saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium and cook until reduced by about 1/3 volume.
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Step 2Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Serve over your favorite meat dish or as a dip with chicken tenders or nuggets.
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Step 3Special Note: You can adjust the spices up or down according to your personal tastes. Enjoy!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Other Side Dishes
Category:
Dips
Category:
Other Sauces
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#honey
Culture:
Southern
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Sugar
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