Zesty Barbeque Sauce

Barbeque sauce is easy however some like it sweet, some like it smoky while others like loads of garlic. This sauce borders on something with a bit more zing. The ingredients are simple and you probably already have them in your pantry. 

Zesty Barbeque Sauce

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1/2 cup ketchup

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped onion    

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

1 clove garlic, crushed

Place all the ingredients into a medium sized saucepan. Over medium heat, bring to a boil; stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Notes: The recipe can easily doubled if need be. Try adding different ingredients like, lime zest, crushed chilies for something spicy, more garlic, or finely diced shallots.  

These chicken drumsticks were a big hit and it all had to do with the sauce. I brushed the zesty barbeque sauce over the drumsticks and baked them in the oven. This sauce would be great over burgers, pork ribs, ham, beef, and even tofu. 

The warm temperatures are hanging around... not for long I presume. Still, with weather like this it is easy to get into a barbeque mood. Hope everyone had a good weekend. - JD   

Barbeque Sauce

For some reason I felt the need to make a sauce, barbeque sauce and it isn't even grilling season. The snow is beginning to melt however the brisk cold lingers in the air. To make my sweet... and I say sweet because I was trying to make it a general as possible... not everyone likes their barbeque sauce how I do. Heavy and rich with smokey flavour. To make this sauce and feel free to tweak the ingredients to your liking.

1/2 cup to 1 cup ketchup, tomato paste or tomato purée, I used ketchup

1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon or 2 of paprika, the smoker the better

2 tablespoons brown sugar, the darker the better

2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper

pinch of salt
* If the sauce is too thick just add a bit of water until you get it to your desired consistency.  

Put all of the ingredients into a saucepan and mix together. Turn the stove on to medium high heat. Heat to boil and then remove from heat.  

You can also change up the ingredients by adding honey, maple syrup, molasses, herbs or seasonings, chili powder, curry paste, garlic or finely chopped onions. - JW