Barbecue Sauce

Submitted by Chef #263911

"Based on recipe in Martha Stewart Living, January 2007 issue (but better). It covers (well) 10 western-style ribs."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 56 ounces tomato puree
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup yellow mustard
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, plus a couple more tablespoons
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 -2 tablespoon garlic, minced
• salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (approximately)
• red pepper flakes, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Mix tomato puree, water, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, garlic, a teaspoon or so of salt, cayenne, and the pepper flakes in a pan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; simmer until thick, stirring occasionally.
3. If you have meat juices, add some.
4. Add salt and pepper.