Bruce’s Thermonuclear BBQ Sauce
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Description: Dive into a culinary adventure with Bruce’s Thermonuclear BBQ Sauce, a fiery blend of tangy and spicy flavors that’s been perfected over two decades. This versatile sauce can be adjusted to your heat preference, ranging from just a hint of spice to a full-blown “thermonuclear” experience. While it’s based on store-bought BBQ sauce, the additional ingredients create a tantalizingly tart and flavorful condiment that’s sure to please.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 to 5 tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ cup beer
- ¼ cup Tabasco sauce (adjust according to heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- ½ tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a stainless steel bowl, blend together the barbecue sauce, white vinegar, beer, Tabasco sauce, garlic powder, cracked black pepper, fresh coarse ground black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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Adjust Heat Level: Taste the sauce and adjust the heat level as desired. If you prefer a milder sauce, start with less Tabasco and cayenne pepper. If you’re ready for a thermonuclear kick, feel free to ramp up the heat.
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Optional Heating: While it’s not necessary to heat the sauce, if you’ve used a larger amount of beer, consider gently warming the sauce over low heat. This will help reduce the liquid and intensify the hot flavors of the cayenne and peppers. Keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t overheat.
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Store for Later Use: Pour any leftover sauce back into the original barbecue sauce bottle or another airtight container. The sauce will continue to develop its flavors over time, and the heat level tends to increase as it sits.
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Enjoy: Use this sauce to enhance the flavor of any meat dish. It’s also a great complement to beer, adding an extra kick to your meals.
Tips:
- For a more authentic experience, use the vinegar to rinse out the empty BBQ sauce bottle to incorporate every bit of flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to your tolerance for heat.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a year.
Whether you’re grilling, barbecuing, or just craving a bold condiment, Bruce’s Thermonuclear BBQ Sauce is your go-to for a mouthwatering, explosive flavor experience. 🌶️🔥🍖
