Name: Basic Barbecue Sauce With Molasses
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; 4 tablespoons molasses; 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Dash ground cayenne, or to taste; Kosher salt and ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, or to taste, optional

Basic Barbecue Sauce With Molasses

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This barbecue sauce is quick and easy to make. It’s a basic barbecue sauce flavored with molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, and a touch of cayenne. Add liquid smoke for smoky flavor.

Author: Diana Rattray
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 16 servings 1x
Category: Barbecue Sauce, Grilling, Barbecue

Ingredients

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1 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Dash ground cayenne, or to taste
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, or to taste, optional

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Instructions

Combine the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes; add salt and pepper, to taste.
If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon or more of liquid smoke, to taste.
Use on ribs, chops, chicken, or burgers, or serve it as a dip.
The recipe makes about 2 cups of barbecue sauce.

Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/barbecue-sauce-with-molasses/