Paul's Southern California BBQ Sauce Recipe
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Paul's Southern California BBQ Sauce

By: Paul 
"You won't have to go to Texas to get the big BBQ taste. You'll be the envy at your backyard BBQ party. You like it spicy or sweet it's up to you. Put it on chicken, beef and/or ribs. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 Servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Directions

  1. Place the apple cider vinegar in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Mix in the ketchup, onion, garlic, dry mustard, chili powder, seasoning salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the brown sugar. Cook, stirring often, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat, and, stirring occasionally, allow the mixture to simmer about 45 minutes, until thickened. Cool before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 87 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by blondie1203   view full review
At first I was disappointed at the very strong vinegar flavor, however, I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by GodivaGirl   view full review
Sweet with a kick! I cut the chili powder and cayenne to 1/2 teaspoon because I was concerned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by soapscrubs   view full review
This was really great! I followed the recipe exactly and served it on steak. Next time I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2006 by VLIBERTO   view full review
Just enough sweet with a little zip. Excellent for pulled pork bbq sandwiches.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2010 by HOMETIME   view full review
Very good sauce, except a little strong vinegar and to spicy for some people. I cut the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2010 by recipeDawg   view full review
I prepared this 3 days ago. I wasn't sure about it at first. It has a sweetness to it but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by Gary C.   view full review
This was very good. Used it for pulled pork and BBQ spare ribs....I couldn't get it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by Ryanne   view full review
EXCELLENT!!!! We looooved this recipe! Thanks so much for submitting this!! I made bbq...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2011 by Carolyn   view full review
This sounded really good, so I followed the recipe exactly, with the exception of chili powder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2010 by Shane M.   view full review
This BBQ sauce is excellent. I followed the recipe exactly except for omitting the cayenne...

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