Tomato Based Barbecue Sauce Recipes

TOMATO BASED BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
• Add the onion, garlic and ginger.
• Saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, oregano, chile pieces, vinegar, honey, and soy sauce.
• Stir to combine and lower the heat to medium low.
• Grind the whole spices (cardamom, cloves, fennel, cinnamon stick, and mustard seeds) in a spice grinder or for a workout in a mortar.
• Add the spices to the sauce.
• Simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the sauce is thick and tasty, up to 2 hours.
• Strain sauce or put through a fine disk of a food mill.
• Use immediately or refrigerate for short term use. Can also be canned.

BARBEQUE SAUCE FROM FRESH TOMATOES RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• *Caution: Wear plastic or rubber gloves and do not touch your face while handling or cutting hot peppers. If you do not wear gloves, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching your face or eyes. 1. Wash and rinse canning jars; keep hot until ready to use. Prepare lids according to manufacturer's directions. 2. Combine prepared tomatoes, celery, onions, and peppers. Cook until vegetables are soft (about 30 minutes). Puree using a fine sieve, food mill, food processor or blender. Cook until mixture is reduced to about one half, (about 45 minutes). 3. Tie peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag; add with remaining ingredients and cook slowly until mixture is the consistency of catsup, about 1½ to 2 hours. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Remove bag of peppercorns. 4. Fill hot sauce into clean, hot jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel; apply two-piece metal canning lids. 5. Process in a boiling water canner 20 minutes for half pint or pint jars. Let cool, undisturbed, 12 to 24 hours and check for seals.

LIGHT TOMATO-BASED BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients and slowly bring to a simmer until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir frequently.
• Let cool.

HEAVY TOMATO-BASED BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the ketchup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire and water. Bring to a simmer to assist in dissolving the sugars. Combine the remaining ingredients and add to the mixture.
• Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat.
• Let cool and hold for service at room temperature. Or, the sauce can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated to use later.