Barbecue Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Barbecue Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 cup paprika; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 3/4 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; Freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 1/2 pounds pulled pork; Kosher salt; 1 pound spaghetti

Servings: persons

1 cup paprika
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 3/4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds pulled pork
Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti

1
Make the seasoning mix: Combine the paprika, sugar and onion powder in a small bowl.
2
Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
3
Make the barbecue spaghetti: Combine the ketchup, both sugars, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, the onion powder, mustard powder, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, 1/3 cup seasoning mix and 1 cup water in a large pot or Dutch oven.
4
Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pot.
5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.
6
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the sauteed vegetables and pulled pork to the sauce and continue to simmer, 1 more hour.
9
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
10
Cook the spaghetti as the label directs.
11
Drain, then add to the pot with the sauce and toss.
12
Photograph by Yunhee Kim

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup paprika, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 3/4 cups ketchup, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Spaghetti

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