🔥 Tavern BBQ Sauce
Category: Sauces
Description
Slow-simmered and packed with smoky, sweet and tangy flavours, Tavern BBQ Sauce is crafted to elevate everything from burgers and ribs to pulled pork and grilled chicken. Rich tomato, dark brown sugar, smoked paprika and a splash of cider vinegar create a beautifully balanced sauce that’s perfect for glazing or dipping.
Why You’ll Love This
- Rich homemade BBQ flavour
- Sweet, smoky and perfectly balanced
- Fantastic for glazing meats
- Great as a dipping sauce
- Keeps for up to 2 weeks
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Makes
Approximately 500ml
Ingredients
- 250ml tomato ketchup
- 60ml cider vinegar
- 50g dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp soy sauce
Method
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
- Stir well over a medium heat until fully combined.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Allow to cool completely before transferring to a sterilised bottle or jar.
How To Use
- Brush over ribs during the final stages of cooking.
- Glaze chicken wings or drumsticks.
- Spread on burgers.
- Stir into pulled pork.
- Use as a dipping sauce for chips and chicken.
Adventurer’s Notes
Every bustling tavern has a house barbecue sauce that keeps travellers coming back for another feast. This version balances rich sweetness with gentle smoke and a subtle tang, creating a sauce that’s bold enough for slow-cooked meats yet refined enough to complement grilled vegetables and burgers alike.
Storage
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Merchant’s Tip
For the richest flavour, make the sauce a day before you need it. An overnight rest allows the smoky spices, vinegar and sweetness to mellow into a beautifully rounded BBQ sauce.
