smokehouse bbq sauce

2 Pinches
Moville, IA
Updated on Jan 20, 2020

time intensive but worth it

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces ancho chile peppers
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup butter

How To Make smokehouse bbq sauce

  • Step 1
    Toast anchos in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once - until they are softened (4-5 minutes)
  • Step 2
    Transfer to a saucepan
  • Step 3
    Add water
  • Step 4
    Bring to a boil
  • Step 5
    Reduce heat and simmer anchos 5 minutes
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat - let stand 10 minutes
  • Step 7
    Remove anchos - reserve water
  • Step 8
    Discard seeds and stems
  • Step 9
    puree anchos and reserved water in blender until smooth
  • Step 10
    Transfer ancho mix and remaining ingredients (except lemon and butter) to saucepan
  • Step 11
    Squeeze juice from lemon half into mix
  • Step 12
    Add lemon half
  • Step 13
    Bring to a boil
  • Step 14
    Reduce heat
  • Step 15
    Gently boil for 30 minutes
  • Step 16
    Remove lemon half
  • Step 17
    Add butter

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