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Barbecue Sauce--Sweet & Tangy, Spicy, or Smoky

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By Monica              Makes 2-1/2 cups
Barbecue Sauce--Sweet & Tangy, Spicy, or Smoky

This is a versatile barbecue sauce that is delicious on grilled meats and added to pulled pork, chicken or beef. This recipe is suitable for canning.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar (or white distilled)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cups tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons 14-spice dry rub mix (for recipe, go to www.TheYummyLife.com/recipes/69)
  • FOR VARIATIONS*:
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Liquid Smoke

Directions
Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Stir well. Over medium heat, bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 60 minutes. Stir occasionally as it cooks. Store in refrigerator. Keeps for several weeks.

*VARIATIONS:
--Sweet and Tangy. Use the original recipe described above.
--Smoky. Add 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke per 1 cup of sauce.
--Spicy. Add 1/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper per 1 cup of sauce (according to how much heat you want).
--Monica's favorite combo - very spicy with a hint of smoke. For each 1 cup of sauce, add 1 teaspoon cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke.

CAN IT: This recipe is suitable for water-process canning as long as you don't decrease the ratio of vinegar to other ingredients. Ladle hot sauce into hot jars leaving 1/4" head space. Process half and full pints for 20 minutes in boiling water canner.


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