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#1 bbq sauce

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Recipe by
Dave T.
@AirRail
Cades Cove, TN

This is a thin Carolina type sauce, it does not need refrigerated, even after opening. It's great on pulled pork or chicken, if you want to upgrade it to #1+ sauce add another 1/4 tsp cayenne powder and another 1/2 tsp red pepper flake.

yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For #1 bbq sauce

  • 2-c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2-c
    water
  • 1 1/2-c
    brown sugar
  • 7 Tbsp
    sorghum or molasses
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1-tsp
    onion powder
  • 1-tsp
    dry mustard
  • 2-Tbsp
    honey
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 4 1/2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp
    smoke salt

How To Make #1 bbq sauce

  • 1
    Add all ingredients together in a pan and bring to a boil. Decrease heat and let simmer 30 min
  • 2
    Fill prepared pint jars and put lids on. Allow to seal
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