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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 white onion, diced
garlic
1 small red chili, chopped
1 knob of butter
1/4 cup honey
white wine vinegar
ketchup
American mustard
tomato paste
Worcestershire sauce
water

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

Dice 1 white onion and chop 1 small red chili.

2

Melt a knob of butter in a saucepan over low heat.

3

Add the diced onion, chopped chili, and garlic to the saucepan.

4

Stir in 1/4 cup honey for sweetness.

5

Add white wine vinegar for acidity.

6

Add ketchup, using double the amount of honey added.

7

Stir in American mustard, equal to the ketchup amount.

8

Add a touch of tomato paste for richness and color.

9

Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce for flavor.

10

Season to taste, adjusting ingredients as desired.

11

Blend the sauce with a stick blender to achieve a smooth consistency.

12

Cool the sauce and store it in the fridge.

Cooking Techniques

simmered

Equipment Needed

saucepanstick blender

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Barbecue Sauce

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