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easy bbq sauce

(1 rating)
tish8532 avatar
Recipe by
terry anne
@tish8532
northern, NJ

so much tastier than bottled!

(1 rating)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy bbq sauce

  • one 6 oz can
    tomato paste
  • 1/3 c
    bourbon (water or chicken stock can substitute)
  • 2 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1/3 c
    brown sugar, light
  • 1 Tbsp
    molasses
  • 1 tsp
    coarse salt (kosher)
  • 1/2 tsp
    mustard, ground
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder

How To Make easy bbq sauce

  • 1
    In 1-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients.
  • 2
    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture comes to a boil
  • 3
    Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking and stirring until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Tips (If you use water or chicken broth in place of the bourbon. You may need to adjust the seasonings.)
  • 5
    Transfer to an airtight container. (You can use canning jars for storage.) Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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