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Paul's Southern California BBQ Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Paul PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"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!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 17 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by GodivaGirl
Sweet with a kick! I cut the chili powder and cayenne to 1/2 teaspoon because I was concerned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by blondie1203
At first I was disappointed at the very strong vinegar flavor, however, I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2006 by VLIBERTO
Just enough sweet with a little zip. Excellent for pulled pork bbq sandwiches. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by pinksunshine
This is almost the same as the rib sauce that this great little BBQ place uses over in NE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by Ryanne
EXCELLENT!!!! We looooved this recipe! Thanks so much for submitting this!! I made bbq... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by soapscrubs
This was really great! I followed the recipe exactly and served it on steak. Next time I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Sellsie
I enjoyed this sauce, but my apartment smelled of vinegar for about a week. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by Thefamilychef1
I think this is a great base recipe. It's very similar to what I make so I wanted to try it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2006 by TINASZ50
We sure liked it at our house - just enough blend of the sweet and the spicy for our tastes.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2006 by mei mei
Followed recipe EXACTLY, BBQ sauce was okay. Don't think I'll make it again, I've had better.... MORE