It is estimated that over 50% of American families will be grilling Memorial Day weekend. What’s better than a great barbecue sauce for steaks, burgers, ribs, chicken, and more. This sauce is so easy to make and can be made a few days ahead and also freezes well. It’s a tangy sauce with a little smoke and heat but not full of added sugars, so it is not overly sweet like many bottled sauces. I made a batch today to enjoy all weekend. I also think it tastes even better if made a day or two before so the flavors blend to its tangy goodness.
Easy and Delicious Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup light molasses
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hickory flavor liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients and stir well. Turn heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
- The sauce is great basted on ribs, burgers, chicken, steaks, or whatever you like. Can be made 3 days ahead and can be frozen. Makes about 3 cups.
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