Description
Smoky homemade BBQ sauce brings bold southwestern flavors to grilled meats and summer gatherings. Rich layers of tangy tomato, molasses, and spices create a mouthwatering condiment you’ll want to slather on everything from ribs to chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 milliliters (10 fluid ounces) tomato ketchup
- 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) dark soy sauce
- 55 grams (1.9 ounces) dark brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Incorporate crushed fennel seeds and finely chopped chilli, stirring continuously to prevent burning and develop deep flavor profiles.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar into the mixture, creating a caramelization base for the sauce.
- Pour in soy sauce and tomato ketchup, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious combination of sweet and tangy elements.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer gently, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking and ensure consistent texture.
- Maintain low heat for 10-15 minutes, watching the sauce thicken and develop rich, concentrated flavors.
- Remove from heat and let the barbecue sauce cool completely at room temperature.
- Transfer to a clean glass container and refrigerate until ready to serve or store for future use.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly for deeper, richer flavor development in the sauce.
- Adjust chili heat level by choosing mild or spicy peppers based on personal preference.
- Consider blending sauce after cooling for smoother, more uniform consistency.
- Store in airtight glass container in refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg