By Kathryn Washburn Breighner
While there are some fabulous barbecue sauces on the market--and we love them--this tried and true homemade BBQ is very easy and can be adapted to any taste. Add paprika, cayenne, liquid smoke, onions, garlic, molasses, or grainy or dried mustard to this recipe and change up the flavor. I've used this basic sauce for years and it is excellent by itself as well as with "kicked up" ingredients!
In a small sauce pan, simmer over medium heat until thick, 20-30 minutes:
1 t salt
1 T chili powder (your choice of heat)
1/4 c vinegar
2 c water
1 c ketchup (good stuff with no corn syrup added)
1 t celery seed
1/4 c brown sugar
This makes about 2-2 1/2 c of BBQ sauce, depending on how thick you like it (and thus, how long it is simmered). The remainder can be refrigerated for several weeks.
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