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smokehouse bbq sauce

Recipe by
Laura Harrison
Moville, IA

time intensive but worth it

method Stove Top

Ingredients For smokehouse bbq sauce

  • 2 oz
    ancho chile peppers
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 c
    ketchup
  • 1 c
    cider vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 tsp
    ground pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    peppercorns
  • 1/2
    lemon
  • 1/4 c
    butter

How To Make smokehouse bbq sauce

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

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