JOAN’S HOMEMADE BARBEQUE SAUCE

  • PREP TIME:
  • COOK TIME: 10 minutes
  • YIELDS: 10 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 cups prepared mustard
  • 4 cups organic ketchup
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup sugar

My grandfather managed to weasel this recipe from a famous, local barbeque restaurant. My mom and I make batches at a time and keep jars on hand for gifts. The sauce has the perfect balance of tangy and sweet and makes amazing barbeque chicken and ribs.

Instructions

FIRST In a large stock pot combine cider, garlic salt, red and black pepper, and celery seed and bring to a boil. Add mustard, stirring with a whisk until smooth.

NEXT Reduce heat to low, whisk in ketchup, lemon juice, and sugar. Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

LAST Ladle hot sauce into sterile mason jars; secure with lid. Once lids have sealed (you will hear the lid make a popping sound) store in pantry until ready to use.