Description
Michael Symon’s BBQ sauce blends tangy and sweet flavors with a Cleveland-style twist. Smoky, bold seasonings combine perfectly to elevate grilled meats and create a memorable culinary experience for home chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 grams) packed brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce, or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) Stone House Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon (1 gram) hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan, whisking thoroughly to ensure a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent ingredients from sticking or burning.
- Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, creating a gentle simmer.
- Continue simmering for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to promote even thickening and prevent scorching.
- As the mixture reduces, observe its consistency transforming from liquid to a more viscous texture, indicating it has reached the desired thickness.
- For immediate consumption, transfer the mixture to serving dishes while still warm.
- Alternatively, let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before transferring to a clean, airtight container.
- Refrigerate the prepared mixture for up to 7 days, ensuring optimal freshness and flavor preservation.
Notes
- Slow simmer works magic, coaxing deep, rich flavors from every ingredient like a patient culinary alchemist.
- Wooden spoon becomes your trusted companion, stirring gently to prevent scorching and ensure smooth texture throughout cooking.
- Fresh ingredients elevate the sauce from ordinary to extraordinary, transforming simple components into a vibrant flavor symphony.
- Spice levels dance at your fingertips, allowing bold heat adjustments or subtle warmth with just a pinch of creativity.
- Temperature control matters more than you might expect, creating a delicate balance between intense reduction and flavor preservation.
- Glass containers preserve the sauce’s integrity better than plastic, protecting its nuanced taste and preventing unwanted chemical interactions.
- Quick taste tests during cooking help fine-tune seasoning, ensuring your final creation hits every delicious note perfectly.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more seamlessly, creating a harmonious mixture that whispers culinary sophistication.
- Straining becomes optional depending on desired texture, with some chefs loving rustic chunks while others prefer silky smoothness.
- Leftover sauce transforms mundane meals into exciting culinary adventures, proving its versatility beyond the original recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg