Barbecue (BBQ) sauce is a quintessential element of American culinary culture, reflecting a rich tapestry of regional flavors and cooking traditions. BBQ sauce is a harmonious blend of five primary elements: sweet, sour, salty, savory, and spicy. Balancing these components is the key to a perfect sauce. We have obliviously used our original recipe with sugar for decades to make over 50 gallons of BBQ sauce, but recently Chef Camille refreshed it to align with our dietary style of no sugar!
A good barbecue sauce lends itself to the topping a great burger or other cut of meat. Basting the sauce on meat during the last 10 minutes of grilling leaves a finger-licking extravaganza of flavor. Try topping a meatloaf with a splattering or pull your pork with a healthy dose of it.
BBQ sauce is a dynamic and integral part of barbecue culture, embodying the rich history and regional diversity of American cuisine. This sauce not only complements but elevates the barbecue experience. Whether adhering to tradition or embarking on creative culinary explorations, BBQ sauce offers endless possibilities for flavor and enjoyment.
29.5 ounce bottle Heinz No Sugar Added ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup clear Allulose syrup
3/4 tsp. Liquid Smoke
3/4 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet
3/4 tsp. black pepper
3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. celery salt
Mix Ingredients:
Place all ingredients into a two or three quart saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Simmering:
Gently simmer the sauce to meld flavors and thicken the consistency.
Slow Cook:
Reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for several hours (2-4 hours is common) to intensify flavors and achieve the desired thickness. Stir occasionally.
Once thickened and flavors have blended, remove from heat.
Pour into containers and store in the refrigerator. We like having some handy in a squeeze bottle right next to other condiments.
Allow the sauce to rest and the flavors to meld before use. Refrigeration overnight often enhances the taste.
If you are into canning, you can pour the hot BBQ sauce into sterilized bottles and seal with hot canning jar lids.
Last Updated 6/18/24