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Traditional Barbecue Sauce

Great for tossing, basting, and dipping!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Simmering Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner, Lunch, Sauces, Topping
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Ketchup
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic Glaze see note
  • 5 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
  • 5 Tbsp White Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 Tbsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp Ground Mustard
  • 1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sauce pan, combine all ingredients and bring to simmer, stirring regularly
  • Adjust to taste, if needed. Cook uncovered on a very low simmer for about 3 hours. The longer it simmers, the deeper the flavors will develop. Stir frequently to prevent sugars from burning to the bottom.

Notes

  • You can use balsamic vinegar in place of balsamic glaze, but your sauce will be slightly less sticky. Reduce to 1/2 tbsp if substituting. 
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