Big Al's K.C. Bar-B-Q Sauce

Big Al's K.C. Bar-B-Q Sauce

Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Sauces BBQ Sauce

This is a Kansas City-style sauce that I make in my restaurant. It is sweet and smoky with a little bite.

Servings per recipe: 48
Calories per serving: 46
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 35m

Ingredients:


  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 4 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions:


  • 1   In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, wine vinegar, molasses, liquid smoke and butter. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, celery seed, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • 2   Reduce heat to low, and simmer for up to 20 minutes. For thicker sauce, simmer longer, and for thinner, less time is needed. Sauce can also be thinned using a bit of water if necessary. Brush sauce onto any kind of meat during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 0.9g 1%
    Saturated Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 1mg  
Sodium 219mg 9%
Potassium 137mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 9.9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g  
Protein 0.3g  
Sugars 8g  
Vitamin A 181IU  
Vitamin C 2mg  
Calcium 14mg  
Iron 0mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 0mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 13mg  
Folate 2mcg