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Kansas City BBQ Sauce

Cultural Context

Kansas City BBQ Sauce is a staple of American barbecue, known for its thick, sweet, and tangy profile. It reflects the region's barbecue tradition, which emphasizes a balance of flavors and a rich, smoky depth. Often served with meats like ribs and brisket, this sauce has gained popularity across the nation, inspiring countless variations and adaptations.

AmericanUSother
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup brown mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/4 cup Cola
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Distilled vinegar is often less expensive.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade Worcestershire

Homemade Worcestershire can be made with pantry staples.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Corn syrup is a more economical sweetener.

1

Heat a tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan.

2

Cook down chopped onion until softened.

3

Add 4 cups of chicken broth to the pan.

4

Pour in 12 ounces of Cola.

5

Stir in 1 cup of apple cider vinegar.

6

Add 1 cup of dark corn syrup.

7

Mix in 1 cup of molasses.

8

Add 1/2 cup of ketchup and 1/2 cup of tomato paste.

9

Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

10

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of brown mustard.

11

Finish with your favorite hot sauce to taste.

12

Mix all ingredients well and let cook down for about an hour until thick.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskairtight container

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

none

Also Known As

KC BBQ SauceSweet BBQ Sauce

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