Classic barbecue sauce ingredients include ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and wine vinegar, along with an extra boost of white wine. Use as a barbecue sauce or a marinade. This recipe makes 8 quarts, which may be refrigerated in canning jars. You might also want to try it in margaritas.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1-1/2 cups Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 cups prepared mustard
- 1 quart ketchup
- 1/2 cup freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed red pepper flakes (or a little less if you do not like a spicy hot sauce)
- 3 quarts red wine vinegar
- 2 quarts water
- 1 quart white wine
- 1-1/2 cups salt
Preparation:
Place brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, pepper, pepper flakes, wine vinegar, water, wine, and salt in a 12-quart stainless steel pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Store, covered, in glass canning jars in the refrigerator.Note: Suggested uses include a marinade sauce and a barbecue sauce. Also good in Bloody Marys.
Yield: 8 quarts
Recipe Source: The Frugal Gourmet Whole Family Cookbook by Jeff Smith (William Morrow)
Reprinted with permission.
