Basic Barbecue Sauce
Basic Barbecue Sauce is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat the oil in a large nonreactive saucepan over medium heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat the oil in a large nonreactive saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook until softened but not brown, about 4 minutes.
Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pineapple juice (if using), hot sauce, liquid smoke, molasses, brown sugar, prepared and dry mustards, black pepper, and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more water.
Remove the barbecue sauce from the heat and taste for seasoning, adding salt to taste and more cider vinegar, hot sauce, and/or brown sugar as necessary; the sauce should be highly seasoned.
Transfer the barbecue sauce to a serving bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.
The sauce will keep, tightly covered in the refrigerator, for several weeks.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.