mom's bbq sauce

(2 RATINGS)
53 Pinches
Burlington, IA
Updated on May 28, 2012

This is the bbq sauce we grew up on. It's really the only bbq sauce I like, it's sweet and savory. Not smoky. I usually double the recipe. I make it in an electric skillet....it will burn and stick if you are multitasking. You can make it a day or 2 in advance.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons worchestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup catsup (low/no sodium)
  • 1 cup water

How To Make mom's bbq sauce

  • Step 1
    Combine onions and butter in skillet; saute onions until translucent and softened....do not brown.
  • Step 2
    Stir the remaining ingredients together.
  • Step 3
    Add to onion & butter mixture.
  • Step 4
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened to desired consistency.
  • Step 5
    You could use a combo of butter and evoo to reduce the sat. fat content.

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