Spice Heaven Barbecue Sauce Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 0 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours
🥘 Description:
This divine concoction replicates the tantalizing barbecue sauce served at a renowned Texas BBQ joint. Crafting a generous 5 quarts, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or stocking up your pantry. While scaling down may alter its balance, fear not, for it freezes like a dream, granting you the pleasure of savoring its essence at your convenience.
🍲 Recipe Category: Sauces
🔑 Keywords: Southwestern U.S., Spicy, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Water | 2 1/2 |
| Bay leaf | 1/2 |
| Dried rosemary | 1/2 |
| Onion | 1 |
| Ketchup | 1/4 |
| Tomato paste | 1 |
| Lemon juice | 1 |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/4 |
| Vinegar | 1/2 |
| Molasses | 1/4 |
| Black pepper | 1/4 |
| Salt | 3/4 |
| Garlic powder | 3/4 |
| Sweet basil | 1/2 |
| Cayenne pepper | 1/4 |
| Ground cloves | 1/4 |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 |
Yield: 5 quarts of sauce
Instructions:
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In a 6-quart pot, blend together meat drippings, ketchup, tomato paste, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, molasses, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, sweet basil, cayenne pepper, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon.
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In a separate pot, bring water to a boil.
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Add bay leaves, dried rosemary, and onion to the boiling water, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
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Remove bay leaves and dried rosemary from the simmered water-onion mixture.
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Combine the seasoned water and onions with the mixture in the 6-quart pot.
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Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another hour, stirring occasionally.
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If the sauce thickens excessively or becomes spicier than desired, adjust the consistency by adding more water.
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Once done, allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to storage containers.
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Enjoy the savory essence of Texas BBQ by generously drizzling this Spice Heaven Barbecue Sauce over your favorite grilled meats or use it as a dipping sauce for a flavor-packed indulgence!
Embrace the essence of the Southwest with this tantalizingly spicy, yet balanced barbecue sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Crafted with care and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen repertoire. Dive in and savor the taste of authentic Texas BBQ with every savory spoonful! 🌶️🔥
