Ken’s BBQ Sauce Recipe
Ken’s BBQ sauce recipe has a smooth, glossy texture that spreads easily across grilled meats, burgers, sandwiches, and roasted vegetables.Sweet tomato, rich molasses, gentle vinegar tang, smoky notes, and mild spices create a balanced finish that never feels too sharp or too sugary.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Rubber spatula
- Fine mesh strainer
- Glass storage jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup distilled vinegar
- ½ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons modified potato starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fruit juice color
- 1 teaspoon natural smoke flavor
- 1 tablespoon mustard flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground mixed spice
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried garlic
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon autolyzed yeast extract
- 1 teaspoon natural flavor
- ½ teaspoon yeast extract
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Step 1
- Whisk sugar, water, distilled vinegar, tomato paste, molasses, salt, mustard powder, smoked paprika, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, yeast extract, and liquid smoke together in a medium saucepan until fully blended.
Step 2
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently as the mixture warms. Once tiny bubbles begin appearing around the edges, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Step 3
- Mix the potato starch and water until completely smooth. Slowly pour the slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Step 4
- Allow the sauce to cook quietly until it becomes glossy and coats the back of a spoon. Stir occasionally to keep the texture even and prevent sticking on the bottom.
Step 5
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool naturally. Transfer it to a clean glass jar, refrigerate for several hours, then serve anywhere a sweet, smoky barbecue sauce is desired.