Captain Chris' Smoky Honey Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with Captain Chris' Smoky Honey Barbecue Sauce, a delectable and unique blend crafted without traditional ketchup. This tangy and robust sauce features rich tomato puree harmoniously blended with dark molasses and pure honey for a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Enhanced with a splash of cider vinegar and a medley of aromatic spices, along with a smoky infusion from liquid hickory, this sauce is the ultimate companion for ribs, chicken, and brisket. Stir up a batch in under an hour and experience the BBQ basting explosion that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Tomato Puree
29 ounces (canned)
Dark Molasses
3/4 cup (syrupy)
Honey
1/4 cup (liquid)
Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup (liquid)
Brown Sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
Minced Dried Onion
1 tablespoon (dried)
Dehydrated Granulated Garlic
1 tablespoon (dried)
Liquid Hickory Smoke
1 teaspoon (liquid)
Instructions
1
In a large saucepan, combine the tomato puree, dark molasses, honey, cider vinegar, brown sugar, minced dried onion, dehydrated granulated garlic, and hickory liquid smoke.
2
Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure even blending.
3
Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat.
4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow the flavors to meld perfectly.
5
After simmering, remove the sauce from heat and let it cool.
6
Transfer the cooled sauce into a 4-cup plastic storage container, sealing it well to preserve freshness.
7
Refrigerate the sauce for a minimum of 2 hours before use to enhance the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Chris' Smoky Honey Barbecue Sauce?
Captain Chris' Smoky Honey Barbecue Sauce is a unique, tangy, and robust blend crafted without traditional ketchup, featuring tomato puree, molasses, and honey.
Does this recipe contain ketchup?
No, this recipe is specifically crafted to be delectable and unique without using traditional ketchup.
What provides the smoky flavor in this sauce?
The smoky infusion comes from adding one teaspoon of liquid hickory smoke.
What are the key sweeteners used?
The sauce uses a blend of dark molasses, pure honey, and packed brown sugar for a balanced sweetness.
What type of tomato base is needed?
The recipe calls for 29 ounces of canned tomato puree as the base.
How long does the sauce take to simmer?
The sauce needs to simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld perfectly.
Can I use this sauce on ribs?
Yes, it is described as the ultimate companion for grilling ribs.
Is this sauce good for chicken?
Absolutely, this smoky honey blend is perfect for chicken.
Can I use this BBQ sauce on brisket?
Yes, this robust sauce is an excellent choice for brisket.
What kind of vinegar is used?
The recipe specifies using 1/4 cup of liquid cider vinegar.
How much brown sugar is required?
You will need 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar.
Do I need to refrigerate the sauce before using it?
Yes, refrigerating the sauce for a minimum of 2 hours is recommended to enhance the flavor.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 8 main ingredients in this barbecue sauce recipe.
How much tomato puree is used?
The recipe uses one 29-ounce can of tomato puree.
What type of molasses is best for this recipe?
Dark molasses is used to provide a rich and syrupy depth to the sauce.
How much liquid smoke is added?
The recipe requires one teaspoon of liquid hickory smoke.
Should the onions be fresh or dried?
The recipe calls for one tablespoon of minced dried onion.
What kind of garlic is used?
One tablespoon of dehydrated granulated garlic is used.
How much honey is included?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup of liquid honey.
What size storage container is recommended?
A 4-cup plastic storage container is recommended for holding the finished sauce.
How do I start the cooking process?
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and stir thoroughly to ensure even blending.
What should I do once the sauce reaches a boil?
Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
Why should I stir the sauce during simmering?
Stirring occasionally prevents the sauce from sticking and helps the flavors meld.
How do I preserve the sauce's freshness?
Transfer the cooled sauce to a plastic storage container and seal it well before refrigerating.
Is this sauce considered a basting sauce?
Yes, it is described as a BBQ basting explosion for various meats.
Can I make this sauce in under an hour?
Yes, the sauce can be prepared and simmered in under an hour.
Should the brown sugar be packed?
Yes, the 1/2 cup of brown sugar should be packed.
Is the cider vinegar liquid?
Yes, the recipe uses 1/4 cup of liquid cider vinegar.
What is the texture of the dark molasses?
The dark molasses used in the recipe has a syrupy consistency.
How long does the flavor take to enhance in the fridge?
The flavors are enhanced by refrigerating the sauce for a minimum of 2 hours.