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Tangy BBQ Sauce

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This easy homemade BBQ sauce combines the best of Kansas City and Memphis styles. It’s tangy, mildly sweet, and loaded with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for slathering on ribs, pulled pork, grilled chicken, or roasted tofu.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

1 ½ cups (390g) ketchup

5 tablespoons (65g) packed light brown sugar

1 tablespoon molasses

6 ounces (177ml) pineapple juice, no sugar added

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or Pickapepper sauce

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 teaspoons mustard powder

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk all ingredients together.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer, continuing to whisk to prevent burning.
  3. Once it starts bubbling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover the saucepan. Let it cook for 8 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, uncover, and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
  5. Transfer the sauce to jars or containers and refrigerate.
  6. Let it sit for at least an hour before serving for best flavor development.

Notes

  • Use thicker, natural or homemade ketchup for best results.
  • Pickapepper sauce is vegan and slightly sweeter than Worcestershire.
  • Prepared mustard can be substituted for mustard powder (use about 1 tbsp).
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
  • Great with ribs, pork chops, barbecue chicken, pulled pork, or tofu.

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Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/tangy-bbq-sauce/