Traditional Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2 cups ketchup

1/2 cup molasses

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire

2 tablespoons ground dried ancho chiles (or regular chili powder)

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 tablespoons Herb spice rub

1 cup meat juices or beef broth

salt

Step 1

In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pan, combine ketchup, molasses, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, ground dried ancho chiles (or regular chili powder), ground ginger, and the herb spice rub. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and reduced to about 3 cups and flavors are well blended, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Add meat juices (supplement with beef broth if you have less than 1 cup, or use all beef broth) and salt to taste. Serve warm or cool.

Step 3

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories30

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 113mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 7.5g3%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 0.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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