Barbecue Sauce
Published in Sauces
This is an excellent sauce to serve with braaied meat, and when not too thick may be used as a basting sauce. If it is thickened slightly, it makes an excellent sauce with hamburgers. This version is not particularly hot. If you like it hotter, increase the quantity of chilli powder.
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 10 ml grated ginger
- 125 ml tomato puree (passata)
- 125 ml red wine vinegar
- 60 ml Worcestershire sauce
- 60 ml brown sugar
- 5 ml mustard powder
- 2 ml chilli powder
- 5 ml paprika
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 ml salt
- black pepper, freshly ground
Preparation:
- Soften onion in oil over medium heat, add garlic and cook a little longer.
- Add remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook for 5-10 minutes longer, until the sauce thickens slightly. Keep an eye on it, and stir regularly as it burns easily.
- Check seasoning. Remove bay leaves, pour into sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for several weeks.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, thicken with a spoonful of slaked Maizena.
Makes about 1 cup.
Primary Ingredients: bay leaves, chilli powder, dry mustard, ginger, paprika, red wine vinegar, tomato puree, worcestershire sauce