The Frugal Gourmet's Southern Barbecue Sauce

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I've always been a fan of barbecue sauce. There's something about the tangy, sweet, and smoky flavor that just hits the spot. And one of my all-time favorite barbecue sauces is The Frugal Gourmet's Southern Barbecue Sauce.

I first learned about The Frugal Gourmet's Southern Barbecue Sauce from the cookbook of the same name by Jeff Smith. Jeff Smith was a cooking show host and author who was known for his frugal and easy-to-follow recipes. And his Southern Barbecue Sauce is no exception.

The sauce is made with just a few simple ingredients, but it's packed with flavor. It's made with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and spices. And it's so easy to make. Just combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes.

I love to use The Frugal Gourmet's Southern Barbecue Sauce on all sorts of things, but my favorite is on pulled pork. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky, and it really brings out the flavor of the pork.

Here is the recipe for The Frugal Gourmet's Southern Barbecue Sauce:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar

  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool completely.

  4. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

  • For a thicker sauce, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water to the sauce before simmering.

  • For a spicier sauce, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the sauce before simmering.

  • The sauce can be used on all sorts of things, such as pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and vegetables.

Enjoy!

Here are some additional tips and tricks for making The Frugal Gourmet's Southern Barbecue Sauce:

  • If you don't have liquid smoke, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.

  • If you don't have chili powder, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin.

  • The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

  • The sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for The Frugal Gourmet's Southern Barbecue Sauce! It's a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that's perfect for all sorts of dishes.

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