Kittencal's Famous Barbecue Sauce for Chicken and Ribs

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

This is the best barbecue sauce, and trust me I have experimented with hundreds of different combinations over the years, this is even better than any of the popular bottled sauces! ---plan ahead this sauce must be made one day in advance to allow the flavors to blend and intensify, don't even think about using it the same day it is made, this sauce will take on a whole different flavor when simmered for 1 hour and left overnight in the fridge--- the ingredients can easily be doubled but keep the garlic amount no more than 2 tablespoons, and for the best flavor use only Heinz ketchup and a good quality brand of yellow mustard, I use French's mustard it really will make a difference in the taste, please do not omit the liquid smoke --- yield is only estimated as the sauce will reduce after simmering for 1 hour or more ---*NOTE* for a smoother low fat sauce omit the oil, onion and fresh garlic, then in the saucepan mix all remaining ingredients together and add in 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder then simmer for 1 hour -----you will love this sauce!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 2.5 cups (a ...

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced garlic (can use more)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (do not use the fine black pepper!)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or adjust to taste)
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup prepared french's yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 3 teaspoons liquid smoke (for the very best flavor do not omit)

Directions:

1. Heat oil over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 3 minutes, then add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
2. Add in chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper; stir for 1 minute.
3. Add in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil stirring with a wooden spoon to combine.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for 1 hour over low heat (do not cover the pot or the texture and flavor will be affected, if you have a splatter screen then use it to cover the pot).
5. Cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or more before using.

Reviews

[mommomb]

I made the following subs for my friend who can't have corn products--corn syrup is in EVERYTHING just a bout. Use organic ketchup--I ran low so I subbed 6oz tomato paste and 1/4 c. vinegar. Use Koops mustard--no corn syrup For Worcestershire sauce use 1/3 c. soy + 1 Tbsp sugar + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp and 1tsp Pickapepa sauce. The amounts are larger because I was doubling the recipe. This was a FANTASTIC bbq sauce. Everyone of our friends raved about it.

[Abby Girl]

Wow!!! Top drawer...exceptional...better than any restaurant bbq sauce I have had!!! Sweet, smoky and all that you want from a first rate bbq sauce. I did make some changes though; I used 2 T olive oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup cider vinegar and 1 tsp liquid smoke! This was perfect for us! I am looking forward to using this on grilled cheese sandwiches, steaks, chicken, pulled pork....(and the list goes on and on!!!) Kudos Kitten for another "tried and true" recipe!!

[mamadelogan]

My family and I enjoyed this sauce very much. However, I did feel that 2tsp of pepper was an overwhelming amount, 1/2 a tsp would have been enough for me. I have a lot left over so I cant wait to try it on chicken. Thanks for posting!