Copycat Bull's Eye Original Bbq Sauce by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the bold, smoky, and tangy flavors of your favorite barbecue sauce with Todd Wilbur's "Copycat Bull's Eye Original BBQ Sauce." This easy homemade recipe takes just minutes to prepare and delivers a perfectly balanced blend of tomato paste, molasses, vinegar, and liquid smoke for that signature BBQ kick. Gently simmered with pantry spices like paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder, this sauce thickens into a rich, velvety texture that clings beautifully to ribs, chicken, or brisket. Ideal for grilling, dipping, or basting, this copycat recipe is a must-try for BBQ lovers seeking an authentic, restaurant-quality experience at home. Make ahead and let it chill to unlock its full, savory potential!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 cup Tomato paste
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 0.5 cup Corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons Molasses
- 1.5 teaspoons Liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, tomato paste, white vinegar, corn syrup, and molasses. Whisk until smooth.
Step 2
Stir in the liquid smoke, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 4
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from heat and allow it to cool completely.
Step 5
Pour the BBQ sauce into an airtight container or bottle and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld together.
Step 6
Serve as a condiment or baste for your favorite grilled or smoked dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1099.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 898.3 |
| Total Fat 1.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2670.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 220.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 200.1g | |
| Protein 11.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 288.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3773.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories