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BBQ Sauce

Cultural Context

BBQ sauce is a staple in American cuisine, often used as a condiment for grilled meats and as a marinade. Its origins can be traced back to various regional styles, with variations in flavor and ingredients across the United States. The sauce is particularly popular during summer barbecues and outdoor gatherings, reflecting the communal and celebratory nature of American cooking.

AmericanUSother
20 min
easy
Servings4
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon brown mustard
8 ounces orange marmalade

ketchup

🥗Healthier: no-sugar-added ketchup

💰Cheaper: generic ketchup

Lower sugar content or budget-friendly option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

More natural sweetener or cost-effective.

1

Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

2

Add 1 medium finely chopped shallot and sauté for 1 minute.

3

Stir in 2 cups of ketchup and reduce heat to low.

4

Add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons of molasses, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar, then mix together.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, then stir in.

6

Increase heat to bring the mixture to a simmer.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of brown mustard and stir.

8

Add 8 ounces of orange marmalade and stir until dissolved.

9

Let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

simmered

Equipment Needed

saucepan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Barbecue Sauce

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