Open Pit BBQ Sauce Recipe
Open Pit BBQ Sauce Recipe combines vinegar, rich tomato paste, and bold spices to create a flavorful, homemade barbecue sauce. Ideal for grilling, it adds depth to meats like ribs, chicken, and pulled pork. Easy to make and customisation, this sauce offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky in every bite.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight jar or container (for storage)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heinz ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 7 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Start by grabbing a medium-sized saucepan and setting it over medium heat. Add the tomato paste, honey, and vinegar, then stir everything together until it’s nicely blended.
- Next, toss in the garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, and a bit of salt. Stir it all in so the spices are evenly mixed throughout.
- Once that’s combined, pour in the ketchup, brown sugar, paprika, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Give it a good stir until the whole thing is smooth and well mixed.
- Turn the heat down low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for about 25 minutes. Stir it now and then so it doesn’t stick or burn. It’ll start to thicken as it cooks.
- When it’s done, take the pan off the heat and let the sauce cool down to room temperature. Once cooled, pour it into a jar or container with a tight lid. Keep it in the fridge it should stay good for 2 to 3 weeks.