Everybody's got a bottle of BBQ sauce in their fridge, right?
Except, of course, if you've already been to the store, and the meat is in the oven, and you don't want to go back out again. True story.
But a little desperation is often the beginning of a great new recipe.
A little googling turned up a recipe which claims to be "A Very Popular BBQ Sauce." It looked quick and simple, so I used this as the starting point for my DIY BBQ sauce. I needed to scale it down, cut back on the sugar, and replace the hot sauce. I was very happy with the result! I think you will be, too.
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Emergency BBQ sauce
1/2 c. ketchup1/4 c. brown sugar (or equivalent sweetener of your choice)
3 T. red wine vinegar
3 T. water
1 t. smoked paprika
1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce (or more if you like it, or optional if you don't have it)
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 t. adobo sauce, or more if you like it spicy (optional; adds heat and smokiness)
1/8 t. salt
If you'll be applying the sauce to meat that's going back on grill or oven, you can just mix it up and add it in/on.
If serving as a condiment, it will benefit from a brief heating....
Put everything in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir till well combined and cook for one or two minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
Remove from heat and let cool.
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