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Old Fashioned Homemade Molasses BBQ Sauce by CampingForFoodies features a mason jar filled with barbeque sauce sitting on a wood log stump in front of a portable smoker at a desert campsite with a cactus in the background under a bright blue sky with text over the image that reads homemade molasses BBQ sauce.

Kansas City Style Old Fashioned Molasses BBQ Sauce Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Yields Approximately 3 cups total
Author: Kim Hanna
Camping For Foodies Sauces Spices And More Camping Recipes: Kansas City Style Old Fashioned Molasses BBQ Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 medium cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce less if you prefer just a touch of heat

Instructions

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and let it heat up a bit then add the onions and sauté them until they are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about one more minute.
  • Now add the, chili powder, black pepper and salt. Continue cooking for about 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Now add the ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, honey and hot sauce. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes with the lid off to thicken the sauce a bit, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly, then pour the sauce into a container with a tight-fitting lid for storage.
  • This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for a month or two.

Notes

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Dutch Oven Temperature Chart https://www.campingforfoodies.com/dutch-oven-temperature-chart/
Camping For Foodies Recipes List https://www.campingforfoodies.com/camping-recipes-list/

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 595mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g