kc bbq sauce

ingredients

liquids+sugar

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup yellow ballpark-style mustard
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup steak sauce
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 1/4 to 3/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 cup dark brown sugar

veg

• 3 tablespoons neutral oil
• 1 medium onion, finally chopped
• 4 medium cloves garlic, minced

spices

• 2 tablespoons american chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons morton kosher salt

instructions

1. mix spices and liquids+sugar in separate bowls
2. add onion and oil to pan and saute on medium heat until translucent
3. add garlic and saute for a minute; add dry spices and continue sauteing until fragrant (about a minute or two)
4. add wet ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes
5. adjust by adding anything to taste
6. let cool and serve or bottle

notes

• add liquid smoke for a smokey version
• adjust vinegar to taste, but do this ahead of time to make sure it gets heated and the bite cooked off
• use a hot sauce you like
• you can use light brown sugar if that’s all you have, or substitute with molasses
• tamarind paste is optional but highly recommended

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