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Sweet 'n' Spicy BBQ Sauce

By: Dorothy Ross 
"Dorothy Ross of Jackson, Ohio relates, 'I owned a pizza shop for 10 years and developed this popular sauce to serve with a stromboli steak sandwich. Everyone loved it. It's also delicious on chicken and pork chops.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 64 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic pepper blend
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the flavors are blended. Remove from the heat; cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by outnumbered   view full review
Loved it. I added more liquid smoke, smoked paprika, and lots of cayenne b/c I like the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by CindyLu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This sauce rocks. Both of our kids have trouble with soy digestion, so it was nice to find a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2011 by BarbB   view full review
I really like the taste of this, but wish it was a little thicker. Next time I will not add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by Finnigan   view full review
Excellent recipe for a clone of Famous Dave's Sweet & Zesty BBQ sauce. I just double the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by beth   view full review
I'm from Texas and I love my barbeque. I made this sauce to go with pulled pork that I made....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2009 by DebbiR   view full review
This BBQ Sauce recipe is THE best!!! I was looking for one without soy sauce and found it! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by LDSGIRL   view full review
Better with age!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2007 by maria   view full review
i just wanted to sa wow. i didn't have corn syrup but used honey and it was to die for thanks...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by Robin1971   view full review
This recipe was very well liked at our house. I used it in a crockpot with boar ribs. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by BAWILLIS66   view full review
This BBQ sauce is wonderful. I didn't have tomato paste so I used tomato sauce and we like it...

 

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