Basic All-American Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Basic All-American Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for sauteing; 1 28-ounce can tomato puree; 3 28-ounce cans tomatoes with Juice; 2 1/2 cups white vinegar; 4 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 4 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 4 tablespoons molasses; 1 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke; 8 tablespoons brown (Dijonstyle) mustard; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes); 10 cilantro sprigs; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 8 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 4 tablespoons pineapple juice; 4 tablespoons dark rum; 4 tablespoons Caribbean hot sauce; Juice of 1 orange; Pinch of allspice

Servings: persons

4 large onions, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil for sauteing
1 28-ounce can tomato puree
3 28-ounce cans tomatoes with Juice
2 1/2 cups white vinegar
4 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 tablespoons molasses
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke
8 tablespoons brown (Dijonstyle) mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
10 cilantro sprigs
2 teaspoons minced ginger
8 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons pineapple juice
4 tablespoons dark rum
4 tablespoons Caribbean hot sauce
Juice of 1 orange
Pinch of allspice
1 cup brown (Dijon-style) mustard
8 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large chunk of fresh tomato chopped
4 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 cup combined fresh herbs such as basil, thyme, sage, parsley, oregano, or rosemary

1
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, saute the onion in the oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.
2
Add all the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered at the lowest possible heat for 4 hours.
3
(This long cooking removes as much acidity as possible from the tomatoes.)
4
Puree sauce in 2, 3, or more batches to prevent it from spilling out of your food processor or blender.
5
Variations
6
To 1 pint of your Basic All-American Barbecue Sauce, add these other ingredients for different variations of it.
7
These additions should be made after the sauce has cooled to room temperature or has been refrigerated.
8
These sauces all keep 2 weeks, covered, in the refrigerator.

839

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 39 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large onions, chopped, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for sauteing, 1 28-ounce can tomato puree, 3 28-ounce cans tomatoes with Juice, and more.

Yes, Basic All-American Barbecue Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Basic All-American Barbecue Sauce

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