This classic tomato based barbecue sauce recipe uses tomato sauce and paste, not ketchup. This gives it a more distinctive flavor while giving you an authentic barbecue sauce. Try adding 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke to the sauce for a smoky flavor if the meat you're cooking doesn't already have it.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounce) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 4 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- fresh ground pepper to taste
Preparation:
Cook minced onion and garlic in olive oil until onions turns opaque. Add remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly and allow to simmer 20 minutes. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
