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molasses barbecue sauce in a small bowl

Basic Barbecue Sauce With Molasses

Diana
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.
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Servings 16 servings
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Course Barbecue, Barbecue Sauce, Grilling
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes

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

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.
Keyword barbecue sauce, molasses
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