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bbq essentials: one lip-smacking barbeque sauce

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Andy59 avatar
Wichita, KS
Updated on Aug 15, 2017

Whenever I think about doing slow-smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs, this is the sauce I turn to every time. It is a perfect blend between sweet and sour, and it enhances your BBQ dishes; not overpowers them. I’ll admit that it has a lot of ingredients; however, most go in the pot at one time, so there is not a lot of work involved. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield Several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon sweet butter, unsalted
  • 1 large garden-fresh tomato, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken stock, not broth
  • 1/2 cup dark coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice, reduced by half
  • 1/4 cup fresh clover honey
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce, 1 can
  • 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tablespoon white pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dry ground mustard
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

How To Make bbq essentials: one lip-smacking barbeque sauce

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 3
    Chef’s Note: This BBQ sauce can be custom designed to your very own personal tastes. For example, if you like your BBQ sauce a bit more on the “tart” side, then cut the coconut sugar in half. If you want it a bit hotter, then make sure you add the black, and white pepper, and the optional cayenne powder.
  • Step 4
    Chef’s Note: This sauce has a lot of items that help to give is a salty taste; however, if you feel that you want it saltier, then add the optional salt. But beware, as the sauce reduces, it will increase the intensity of the spices; including the salt.
  • Step 5
    Place the pineapple juice in a small saucepan over medium heat, reduce by half, and then reserve, about 7 – 8 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add the butter and oil to a heavy-bottom pot, over medium heat.
  • Step 7
    When the foaming subsides, add the onions, and sauté until they begin to soften, about 3 – 4 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté an additional minute.
  • Step 9
    Add the wine, and cook until almost evaporated, about 2 – 4 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Add everything else, EXCEPT the lime juice.
  • Step 11
    Mix, and bring to a simmer.
  • Step 12
    Allow to softly simmer for 60 – 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 13
    Chef’s Note: I like a nice smooth sauce, so I will puree the finished product in a blender, and blend away.
  • Step 14
    Add the lime juice.
  • Step 15
    Store in a tightly-sealed, non-reactive container, until needed.
  • Step 16
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 17
    This is my go to sauce for slow-smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs, but it is wonderful for just about any Barbecue situation: Chicken, Pork, Beef; even fish. Enjoy.
  • Step 18
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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