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Kansas City Rib Sauce

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Kansas City Rib Sauce

Kansas City Rib Sauce

Regarding BBQ Inc.
This is a rich, thick, tomato based barbecue sauce recipe often associated these days as Kansas City Style. You get that traditional combination of sweet with a touch of heat in a dark and thick tomato sauce. Adjust the heat by changing the amount of cayenne.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne

Preparation:

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and sauté until brown. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.

User Reviews

 3 out of 5
Heavy paprika taste, Member tcommtony

I thought this was a pretty good basic sauce, but heavy on the paprika taste. I added 4 tsp. of molasses and it gave a little sweeter flavor but it still kept the heat afterword. If I make it again I would half the paprika and add more brown sugar. All in all I’m still looking for a more incredible Kansas City type sauce.

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