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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
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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

Combine 2 cups of ketchup, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar in a saucepan.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.

3

Mix all ingredients together.

4

Turn on the stove to medium-low heat and cook until the first bubbles appear.

5

Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

6

For a sweeter sauce, add 1 tablespoon of molasses and 1 tablespoon of honey.

7

For a sweet and spicy sauce, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Cooking Techniques

simmered

Equipment Needed

saucepan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Barbecue Sauce

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