Seminole Garnet Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with the bold and versatile Seminole Garnet Barbecue Sauce, a homemade masterpiece bursting with smoky-sweet flavor. This rich, ruby-hued sauce combines the tang of apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce with the deep sweetness of dark brown sugar and molasses, while smoked paprika, ground mustard, and a hint of cayenne pepper add a tantalizing kick. Perfectly balanced with a touch of liquid smoke, this sauce simmers to perfection in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive addition to any barbecue spread. Slather it on ribs, chicken, or burgers, or use it as a glaze or dipping sauce—this recipe is sure to become your go-to condiment for all things grilled or roasted.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, and molasses over medium heat. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Add Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and liquid smoke to the saucepan. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Pour in the water to slightly thin the sauce. Adjust water amount based on your desired sauce consistency.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, such as adding more salt, cayenne, or brown sugar to balance the flavors.

Step 7

Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a clean jar or container.

Step 8

Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Use as a barbecue glaze, marinade, or condiment!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(556.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	617.7

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2528.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 132.8g
Protein 0.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 185.5mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1038.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.9%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 98.6%