Liquid Gold BBQ Sauce
Using the delicious syrup from the cowboy candy you made earlier, this will be your next go-to BBQ sauce.
Equipment
- canning equipment
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 2 cup liquid gold (leftover syrup from cowboy candy)
- 3 cup tomato sauce
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp minced garlic garlic powder will work also
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- in a large pot add all the ingredients and bring to a full boil.
- reduce heat and allow to simmer for 25-40 minutes. stirring consistently until the sauce has come to its desired consistency. do not walk away.
Canning
- Prepare 8 half-pint jars, hot and sterile
- using a funnel and ladle fill jars leaving a ½ inch head space.
- Wipe the rim of the jar clean with a damp cloth. place lids on top and tighten only finger tight.
- place jars in a canning pot with a rack at the bottom with enough water to cover the jars by at least 2 inches. water should be simmering but not at a full boil.
- put the lid on the pot and let the water reach a full boil. for 20 minutes.
- turn off the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- remove jars carefully and place them on the counter on a towel. allow chilling overnight. lids should pop to ensure a good seal.
Notes
Please be sure to research proper canning techniques. my instructions are what works for me but may differ depending on your location and equipment.