Mixing at Home: Kansas City-Style BBQ Sauce

Heat… Stir… Slather…

Nothing tastes better than grilled meats doused in a perfect barbeque glaze. Try mixing up this easy recipe to achieve those finger-lickin’ ribs.

Ready in 45 minutes

Ingredients

Group A

• 2 tbsp neutral-tasting oil, such as grape seed or vegetable
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 slightly heaping tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• Pinch ground cloves
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Group B

• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp English-style dried mustard
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook while mixing ingredients from Group A until paste is dark brick red, about 3 minutes.
3. Add ingredients from Group B and adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
4. Cook until the flavors come together, about 30 minutes.
5. Remove and discard bay leaf before using.

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