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Basic Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Photo: Markus Spiske

Basic Barbecue Sauce Recipe

10 ingredients 2 1/3 cups openrecipes

This simple sauce is fabulous on everything from chicken to sandwiches.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

99
Calories
3g
Protein
0g
Fat
22g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Cider not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tobasco

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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