Basic Pantry BBQ Sauce
By America's Test KitchenPublished on July 22, 2011
Time
6 minutes
Yield
Serves 3 to 4 (Makes about 1 1/4 cups)
Ingredients
1 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon hot sauce ⅛ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Before You Begin
This great-tasting, no-cook barbecue sauce can be used to baste barbecued chicken, as a condiment for grilled hamburgers, or as a finishing sauce for our Smoked Pork Loin (see related recipe).
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Time
6 minutesYield
Serves 3 to 4 (Makes about 1 1/4 cups)Ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredients
Why This Recipe Works
When it came to the liquid smoke in our no-cook Basic Pantry BBQ Sauce recipe, we found it best to avoid brands with additives such as salt, vinegar, and molasses. The test kitchen’s top-rated brand contains nothing but smoke and water. A teaspoon of hot sauce balanced the sweetness with a bit of heat.
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