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RCI-SC.007.0058.001

C.C.'s Favorite Barbecue Sauce

Sauce Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

nut-free
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

Method

1
Combine brown sugar, dry mustard, celery salt, red pepper, black pepper, paprika, cornstarch, allspice, and grated onion in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly to blend all dry ingredients.
2
Pour tomato juice and vinegar into a saucepan over medium heat.
2 minutes
3
Whisk the dry ingredient mixture into the tomato juice and vinegar, stirring constantly to dissolve any lumps.
1 minutes
4
Add Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
1 minutes
5
Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3 minutes
6
Continue simmering over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
15 minutes
7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more of any spice or vinegar to suit preference.
8
Remove from heat and cool slightly before using as a barbecue sauce for meats or stored in an airtight container for later use.