Barbecue culture runs deep in culinary traditions across the globe, with each region boasting its unique take on mouth-watering, smoky flavors. Among the myriad of variants, hot BBQ sauce stands out, championing a perfect blend of heat, tang, and sweetness, captivating the hearts (and taste buds) of foodies, barbecue enthusiasts, and home cooks alike.
Hot BBQ Sauce
Hot BBQ sauce's roots trace back to the early barbecue traditions, where the goal was to enhance meats cooked over open flames. What started as simple vinegar and pepper concoction in some regions evolved into more complex sauces with a broader array of ingredients, including tomatoes, mustard, and a variety of spices to add heat.
Fast forward to the modern culinary landscape, hot BBQ sauce has transcended its traditional roles. No longer confined to barbecue alone, it finds its way into a diverse spectrum of dishes, offering a spicy kick to everything from Burgers and Pizzas to vegan and paleo-friendly meals.
Ingredients
Serves: 32 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup homemade ketchup
- 3 tablespoon homemade mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Hot sauce to taste, optional
How to Make Hot BBQ Sauce
In a large frying pan, with a bit of cooking fat, brown the onion for about 4 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add all the other ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust with more smoked paprika, vinegar or hot sauce if needed.
Cool and store in the refrigerator.
More Sauce Recipes
If you love sauces as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- South Carolina-Style Mustard Barbecue Sauce
- Sriracha Sauce
- Paleo Chocolate Sauce
- Alabama-Style White Barbecue Sauce
- Paleo Cranberry Sauce
- Mexican Salsa Verde
- Red Pepper Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Avocado Vegetable Dip
- Egg Salad Dip
- Raspberry Lime Fruit Dip
📖 Recipe
Hot BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 onion minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup homemade ketchup
- 3 tablespoon homemade mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Hot sauce to taste optional
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, with a bit of cooking fat, brown the onion for about 4 minutes.1 onion
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.1 clove garlic
- Add all the other ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.1 can, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup water, ¼ cup homemade ketchup, 3 tablespoon homemade mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 pinch ground cloves, 1 pinch cinnamon, Smoked paprika to taste, Hot sauce to taste
- Taste the sauce and adjust with more smoked paprika, vinegar or hot sauce if needed.
- Cool and store in the refrigerator.
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