Helens Barbecue Sauce Recipes

BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, stir together all of the ingredients: tomato sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, dry mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Cover with a lid slightly ajar so that the pot is mostly covered to deter splattering, but steam can still escape and the sauce can reduce. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Enjoy immediately or let cool and store for later use.

HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the ketchup, water, brown sugar, molasses, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin; stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. At this point, the sauce is ready to serve, but if you'd like to make it completely smooth, transfer it to a blender and blend until smooth.

A VERY POPULAR BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and Worcestershire sauce. Season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until smooth.

GRANDMA HELEN'S BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan.
• Cook covered on the lowest setting possible.
• Shake the pan occasionally to stir.
• Watch carefully, if the heat is too high, it will burn.
• Use the brown sugar and ketchup to your liking.
• Cook for 1 hour.
• Allow to cool and store in the refrigerator.