This barbecue sauce goes together quickly and is great on burgers, chicken or pork. Apply the barbecue sauce to the meat during the last 10 minutes of cooking so it does not burn.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup balsamic or cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup light-colored corn syrup
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion or thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Several dashes hot pepper sauce
Preparation:
In a small saucepan combine the ketchup, balsamic vinegar, corn syrup, onion, salt, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring sauce occasionally.Brush burgers, chicken or pork with some of the sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling. If desired, reserve some sauce for passing at the table.
Yield: 4 servings
Per tablespoon: 29 calories, no fat, no protein, 7 grams carbohydrate, no cholesterol, 161 milligrams sodium, no fiber.
Recipe Source: The New Grilling Book edited by Kristi Fuller (Meredith Books)
Reprinted with permission.
