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Canned BBQ Sauce

Savory Canned BBQ Sauce to Spice Up Your Summer Feasts

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Discover this Canned BBQ Sauce recipe that brings smoky flavor and tangy kick to your summer feasts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 1 day
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10 jars
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 12.5 pounds Fresh Tomatoes Fresh is key for the best flavor.
  • 2.5 quarts White Distilled Vinegar Includes an additional 1/2 cup for tang.
For Sweetness
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can be swapped with white sugar.
  • 0.5 cup Molasses Can use honey as a substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Honey Agave syrup is a vegan alternative.
For Flavor
  • 0.5 cup Worcestershire Sauce Essential for taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke Blend half hickory and half mesquite for complexity.
  • 1 large Onion Shallots can be used or omitted.
For Thickening
  • 0.5 cup Thermflo Cornstarch is a suitable alternative.
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to your spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Coarsely ground for better texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Canning jars
  • Boiling water bath

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing, trimming, and quartering 12.5 pounds of fresh tomatoes. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the tomatoes.
  2. Once the tomatoes are mushy, use an immersion blender to puree them until smooth. Add in finely minced onion for flavor.
  3. Stir in the white distilled vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke, along with the specified spices.
  4. Set the pot over medium heat and allow the sauce to reach a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  5. Mix the reserved BBQ sauce with Thermflo to create a slurry. Whisk this into the pot.
  6. Ensure your canning jars are sterilized. Pour the hot BBQ sauce into the jars.
  7. Place the filled jars into a boiling water bath and process for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use Fresh Ingredients and adjust spices to cater to your palate.

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