Marion County Ia. Pork Producers Barbecue Sauce 🍖
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 3 cups
Yield: 3 cups
Description:
Indulge in the rich flavors of Marion County Ia. Pork Producers Barbecue Sauce! This tantalizing sauce combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the tanginess of vinegar and mustard, creating a perfect complement for pork, ham, ribs, or chicken. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or simply dipping, this sauce is sure to elevate your dish to new heights of flavor.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Ketchup | 1 1/2 cups |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Cider vinegar | 1 cup |
| Prepared yellow mustard | 3 tablespoons |
| Garlic cloves | 3 cloves |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2-3 tablespoons |
| Lemon | 1 |
| Red pepper flakes | 1/3 teaspoon |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the required ingredients – ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, prepared yellow mustard, garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, and red pepper flakes.
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Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, prepared yellow mustard, minced garlic cloves, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Add Lemon: Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the saucepan. You can also add one half of the lemon shell for additional flavor.
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Heat Slowly: Place the saucepan over low heat and slowly warm the mixture. Allow it to heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Blend Flavors: While heating, ensure that the sauce doesn’t reach a boil. The gentle heat helps blend the flavors together, enhancing the taste of the sauce.
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Basting Sauce: Once heated, the sauce is ready to use. Apply it sparingly as a basting sauce for fresh pork, ham, ribs, or chicken during grilling or roasting.
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Serve: For extra flavor, heat some additional sauce separately and serve it alongside your cooked dish as a table sauce.
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Enjoy: Dive into the delightful flavors of Marion County Ia. Pork Producers Barbecue Sauce and savor every bite of your meal!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 528.1
- Fat Content: 25.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1830.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 78.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 66.5g
- Protein Content: 3.3g
Recipe Notes:
- Adjust the quantity of red pepper flakes according to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients such as honey, molasses, or smoked paprika to customize the flavor to your liking.
