Apple Butter Barbecue Sauce

Submitted by John J. OSullivan

"I saw jars of apple butter BBQ sauce at an apple orchard a few weeks ago. I thought this was a splendid idea—especially for ribs. I've scoured the Internet, and this recipe looks like the best bet. It's originally from Smuckers, (featuring their apple butter). That said, I made a large batch of apple butter (Recipe #70016), so I'm using homemade. Again, use what you can get."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 3 cups

ingredients

• 1 cup smucker's cider apple butter (or your own)
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika

directions

1. Add everything together. Well, that's where their recipe ends. I think that's silly. So, let's continue.
2. Sauté the onion in a frying pan with a little bit of olive oil, medium heat. Cook till translucent.
3. Add the garlic, cook for about a minute.
4. Put everything into a sauce pot on medium heat, stir everything together.
5. Before a boil begins, drop the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 min., stirring frequently.
6. Take it off heat, let it cool for 30 minute (unless you're canning, of course).
7. Store it however you wish. It should keep in the fridge for 30 days, in a freezer for longer, or just can it.

Reviews

[raydocks_9199069]

this is very good and as for some people . We find the area you are living in could change any taste problems . making changes may help you or just make your Carolina sauce. no one told people not to add or subtract items to fit taste.i am sure no one is holding a gun to your head.

 

[Leightan W.]

Awesome BBQ sauce. I made pulled pork and got rave reviews. Just like Montana's BBQ sauce.

 

[bkamerman]

Thank you for a recipe that does not say add applebutter to BBQ sauce. In the past, I covered my ribs with applebutter before adding the sauce so it would stick. Why I never thought of putting them together is beyond me. My hat is off to the many creative thinkers!

 

[Tyler W.]

Make this at least once a month. It is amazing roasted with a pork loin or just for a sauce in the fridge. I always omit the onion but otherwise I follow the recipe.

 

[baltisraul]

I have made twice and will now will keep a big bottle in the fridge. It has passed the test of being in our family rotation. Never thought we would have a sweet sauce in our home but a smoky addition proved me wrong.