Rich, smoky and slightly sweet, this homemade BBQ sauce is the ultimate finishing touch for burgers, ribs or pulled pork. It’s simple to make, keeps well in the fridge, and elevates dishes made with quality cuts from Parson’s Nose, your trusted online butcher.
About 500 ml | Prep time 10 minutes | Cook time 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 1 small onion, finely chopped.
- 1 garlic clove, minced.
- 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional).
- 4 rashers streaky bacon, diced (optional, for extra depth).
- 300 ml tomato ketchup.
- 100 ml apple cider vinegar.
- 3 tbsp brown sugar.
- 2 tbsp black treacle or molasses.
- 2 tsp smoked paprika.
- 1 tsp ground cumin.
- 1 tsp mustard powder.
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Method
- Cook the base - Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and chilli, cooking for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add the bacon (optional) - Stir in the diced bacon and cook for another 3–4 minutes until it begins to crisp.
- Build the sauce - Add the ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, treacle, paprika, cumin and mustard powder. Stir well.
- Simmer - Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and develops a rich, smoky flavour.
- Season and blend - Taste, then season with salt and pepper. For a smoother texture, blend with a hand blender once cooled slightly.
- Store - Pour into a sterilised jar or bottle and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Butcher’s Tip
Pair this sauce with slow-cooked brisket, ribs or pulled pork sourced from a quality online butcher. Meat with natural marbling and a little fat gives you the perfect balance of tenderness and flavour, complemented beautifully by the sweet-smoky tang of homemade BBQ sauce.
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Whether you're seeking inspiration for your next meal or looking for the finest meats and gourmet products, Parson’s Nose is your go-to destination and online butcher.
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- Fulham – 753 Fulham Road, SW6 5UU
- Putney – 88 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1LL
- South Kensington – 165 Old Brompton Road, SW5 0LJ
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