Smoky Barbecue Sauce Recipe
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Smoky Barbecue Sauce

By: Carla Holland 
"My mother has been relying on this recipe for years. We especially enjoy it on a beef brisket. --Carla Holland, Oktaha, Oklahoma"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by val_squared   view full review
I generally do not like bbq sauce. At all. Not even a little. So when a soup recipe that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by Dan   view full review
I made this recipe and used it on a rack of pork ribs on the outdoor grill. The ribs were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Very good sweet, smoky sauce! I like a little more heat so I added dry mustard and cayenne....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by BonnieEM   view full review
This BBQ sauce is FANTASTIC!! I used it for brisket and NOTHING was leftover. I did add a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by Rose   view full review
First time making my own bbq sauce. I too didn't have liquid smoke, only had Pomegranate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2009 by James   view full review
Delicious BBQ sauce. I added Jack Daniel's (about 1/4 cup) because I like a hint of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2009 by blfm94   view full review
This is an unusual recipe for an Australian to make - our idea of BBQ sauce comes from a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Sherri   view full review
I've been doing a version of this for years covering meatloaf for the last 5-10 minutes of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by Chef Wild Bill   view full review
I love the flavor or this sauce. I added a teaspoon of minced garlic and fresh spices. Great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2012 by The Bachelor Chef   view full review
Just made this for the first time. I tend to like my ribs to have a sweet and hot flavor. I...

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