Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce Recipe - Kudos Kitchen by Renee (2024)

FAQs

What makes BBQ sauce taste better? ›

To me, a good BBQ sauce has the right mix of smokiness, tanginess, sweetness, and spice. If your sauce isn't sweet enough, add some brown sugar or molasses. If the sauce isn't tangy enough, add some apple cider vinegar. If the sauce needs some heat, add your favorite hot sauce or red pepper.

Adding garlic or onion powder are standard flavors for barbecue, but get a little creative and try out different chile powders, peppers, cumin, or dried herbs to add body to the sauce.

According to Flay, store-bought barbecue sauce can elevate grilled foods like any made from scratch. That's right; the bottled stuff will do just fine, so long as you use his personal favorite — a store-bought spread called Bone Suckin' Sauce, which he always keeps stocked in his pantry at the ready.

PRO TIP: Add wood chips or chunks for smoking, directly to your charcoal after adding the food to the grill. Make sure the lid is on tight. This will add smoky flavor to whatever you are BBQing.

You can use either flour or cornstarch to thicken BBQ sauce. Just mix together 2 tbsp (16 g) of flour and ¼ cup (62.5 mL) of water, or combine 1 tbsp (9 g) of cornstarch with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of water. Continue mixing the thickener until there are no lumps of flour or cornstarch.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is a versatile choice for BBQ sauce. It has a slightly fruity and tangy flavor that pairs well with the smoky and savory elements of BBQ. It adds a pleasant acidity and a touch of sweetness to the sauce.

Skip the store-bought stuff! Homemade barbecue sauce is delicious, incredibly versatile, and oh-so easy to make with pantry staples. Trust us — you're going to want to bookmark this top-rated recipe for classic barbecue sauce.

The base ingredients of barbecue sauce usually include tomato sauce or ketchup, vinegar, and sweeteners, such as molasses or brown sugar. Other common ingredients include Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, onion powder, and various spices, which can include paprika, cumin, and chili powder.

Heinz was the first major company to sell bottled barbecue sauce in 1940. Soon afterward, General Foods introduced "Open Pit". Kraft Foods only entered the market in around 1960, but with heavy advertising, succeeded in becoming the market leader.

What is the oldest BBQ sauce in America? ›

Eastern Carolina-Style Vinegar Sauce

Found in the eastern half of both North and South Carolina, Eastern-style vinegar sauce has the unique honor of being the oldest barbecue sauce in the country. Given its origin in the 13 colonies, it's literally where American barbecue was born, at the hands of enslaved chefs.

ingredients. Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Ground Turmeric), Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Water, Garlic, Onion, Worcestershire Sauce Powder, Spices, Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cayenne Pepper.

About Roadhouse original bbq sauce

The Original, based on pureed tomatoes is pleasantly sweet and smoky flavoured. The texture reminds a delicious home-made sauce with chunks of onions, pineapple and raisins and makes any comparision with a popular Ketchup sauce impossible.

To make it less tart or spicy

Try adding some molasses for a rich flavor, honey for a subtle sweetness, or brown sugar for a simple sweet taste. You may need to add some spices like garlic or cumin to help it blend properly.

Lemon juice, vinegar and ketchup are other ingredients that can be mixed up with BBQ sauce to create interesting combinations. The lemon juice & BBQ sauce mixture makes a great meat marinade whereas the ketchup & BBQ sauce mix works exceptionally well in a cheeseburger.

Pungent fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, sage, tarragon, and marjoram can liven up tomato sauce with their bold, distinctive flavors. Add 1 to 2 sprigs of one or more of them to your favorite sauce, cover, and simmer at least 5 minutes to allow them to infuse in the sauce. Remove the sprigs before serving.

Seasonings and Spices

Cumin: This is among the most important ingredients for BBQ rubs and chili recipes. This ingredient will bring a slightly smoky flavor and it is especially good for a pork BBQ. Paprika: The primary ingredient found in virtually all BBQ rubs as well as chili recipes.