Smoky Barbecue Sauce (without ketchup)
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 15- oz cans tomato sauce
- 4 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses*
- 2 tbsp Dijon
- 1 tbsp ground mustard powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 5-10 drops of liquid smoke, to taste
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne or dash of Hot Sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small sauce pan. Stir and cooke over medium heat until barbecue sauce begins to simmer.
- Let the sauce cool, simmering lightly, stirring often, for abut 5 minutes. Reduce heat and allow sauce to continue cooking for about 25 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Use immediately, or store covered in the refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Notes
*Do not use black strap molasses. I used Grandma's molasses, which is a light, unsulfured molasses.
