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All-Purpose Slow Cooker Barbecue Sauce
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Nothing beats the flavor of a slow-simmered barbecue sauce. The crock pot lets this easily simmer for hours. Use it anywhere you'd like a little kick of bbq flavor.
serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
1 review
ingredients
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 drops bottled hot pepper sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon minced onions
directions
Whisk all the ingredients together in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 2 hours or until the sauce is heated and the flavors have melded.
Let cool.
Use as a dipping or basting sauce on chicken, ribs, pork, etc.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
crock pot notes
Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.recipe tips
Adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. This recipe is very flexible.
Simmer the sauce slowly for the best flavor.
Use this versatile sauce for grilling, dipping, or as a marinade.
Try different types of ketchup or tomato-based sauces in the recipe to yield different results.
Be creative and try this sauce in non-traditional barbecue recipes.
common recipe questions
What type of vinegar should I use?
You can use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar for different flavors.
What can I substitute for Worcestershire sauce?
You can use soy sauce or a mix of soy sauce and a little sugar as a substitute.
Is it necessary to cook the sauce in a crock pot?
The crock pot allows for slow simmering which improves the flavor, but you can also simmer the sauce on the stovetop over low heat.
Can I make this sauce spicier?
Yes, add more hot pepper sauce or include chopped fresh or dried chilies for extra heat.
How do I know when the sauce is ready?
The sauce is ready when it's heated through and slightly thickened, usually after about 2 hours on low in a crock pot.
Can I add other ingredients to this sauce?
Yes, you can add ingredients like garlic, smoked paprika, or liquid smoke.
What can I use instead of brown sugar?
You can use honey, maple syrup, or molasses as a substitute.
How should I store the barbecue sauce?
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Can I prepare this sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can make it ahead and store it in the refrigerator until needed.
Is there a way to make this sauce less sweet?
Reduce the amount of brown sugar or increase the vinegar.
nutrition data
79 calories, 0 grams fat, 21 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in fat.
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reviews & comments
August 1, 2014
My favorite homemade bbq sauce recipes are ones that are slowly simmered not just thrown together quick. I hadn't thought to use the crock pot for this before but it's a great idea beause you don't have to worry about having to stir it or it burning. This was a decent recipe. Very basic flavors so it will go on anything. Can easily add flavors like liquid smoke or molasses or whatever you need.