Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2008

This is a 5 star. I bought 2 pork sholders and used the North Carolina-style pulled pork rub recipe this weekend. I smoked the meat in my smoker with the woodchips. After I pulled the meat I put it in this sauce for a little while. I prepaired the sauce the night before. I will use this sauce for everything. Thank you

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Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2008

outstanding! I add a little cayenne pepper and increased the hot sauce a bit and reduced the liquid smoke a little. so,from a master griller and pit master, I thank you.

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bobthecook1

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Home Town: Elgin, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2008

Amazing BBQ Sauce and I don't LIKE BBQ Sauce! The only changes I made were omitting the brown sugar, as we don't like "sweet sauce" and I used a Tbsp. of ground smoked chipotle seasoning instead of the liquid smoke. The first time I made it I didn't care for the vinegar taste and so have omitted that too. I just throw it all together and let it cook very low in a saucepan for a couple of hours. Outstanding!

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SARVIN4

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Living In: Wichita, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2008

This is SO good and well worth the effort. I didn't change a thing. Thanks for a great recipe!

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Sandy

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Living In: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2008

Very tasty, though I had to add quite a bit more brown sugar for my taste. Was excellent on shredded beef.

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mrs.g

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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2008

My husband is from the south and loves BBQ sauce! I have made this recipe over and over again, with no variations. We've matched it up against all the "best" secret recipes and this is still our favorite!

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2008

Didn't care for this too much. It was very "chunky" with onions and garlic. There was no way you could have strained it like it says at the end of the recipe. I saved myself some trouble by using the already minced garlic in a jar instead of chopping it up myself. I'm sure if I had a food processor that would have been helpful too.

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Heather

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Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2008

This sauce will be great for the BBQ, but don't do what I did and use it for ribs in the slow cooker! I didn't plan ahead and think about the fact that the alcohol can't burn off the same way in the covered slow cooker and the taste of the bourbon was overwhelming. I will definitely try it again, using it on the grill as recommended and will cut back the amount of bourbon a little too because it was really strong. Easy to make though. Looking forward to making it to use on some grilled chicken soon.

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2008

I just can't believe that you haven't bottled this recipe yet. I followed the directions to the letter and my guests loved the sauce so much that some wanted to drink it from the sauce pan. The second time I made it, I lowered the amount of onions and it still turned out perfect. I have been ranting and raving about this sauce that I won't tell my co-workers where I got it from.

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Luvfood

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2008

Takes a little time to make, but well worth it.

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2008

I made this for the first time for the 4th of July and served with pulled pork. Everyone loved it! Very easy recipe. Next time I will double the recipe.

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kjs71

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2008

If I have the time to make that sauce, I will never buy bottled BBQ sauce again. This sauce is really good. We like it spicy so I added some Sambal Oelek in it. It's a keeper

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Louise

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2008

good a lot better than the stores,will do again thanks rick

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Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2008

Like this recipe needs anymore 5 star ratings...but this BBQ sauce is just phenomenal!! It was so easy to make and goes on any BBQ fare. I made a double batch and used it on ribs, pulled pork, steak and hamburgers! I will never buy pre-made BBQ sauce in the store ever again after trying this recipe!

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KATPELT

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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2008

I doubled this recipe, used a whole onion and used Jack Daniels(only the best would do) My family now bugs for it. No more Diana's at our house. As my Stepson says, Its Dana's, not Diana's that is the best.

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dana

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Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2008

This recipes ROCKS! I made it EXACTLY as it was written, and it is PERFECT the way it is. I did puree the onions and garlic with a food processor, which gives the sauce a great texture. I made it two days before I used it and, honestly, I was looking for some crusty bread to dunk in it. I couldn't keep out of it. Thankfully, I made a double batch from the get go. As others have suggested, this would make a great homemade gift. THANKS A BATCH FOR SHARING!

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Kathy

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Home Town: Glendale, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2008

Ok I USED to cheat on this sauce, but I never will again. Previously I would start with bottled sauce and add tons of ingredients from this recipe (still awesome), but now having made the whole thing from scratch, I won't go back. I did add some maple syrup for flavor and a tad of sweetness (only a teaspoon or so), cut back on the liquid smoke by half, and I cooked it a bit longer for thickness, but this is simply incredible. Thank you thank you thank you for the post.

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RWLEVINSON

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2008

Awesome!

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Reviewed: May 25, 2008

Never again will I buy barbecue sauce from the store! This was absolutely the best sauce I've ever had or used on chicken -- EVER! Wife loved it and so did I, and that is a hard thing to accomplish!

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