This sauce is based originally on the BBQ sauce recipe that my grandmother made to go with her ribs. It was a family favorite growing up and went along with her fried rice. This version has been modified by me to feature a bit more flavor. This sauce is designed to be used as a marinade and not as a condiment.
First, what would you need:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 whole red onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 dark brown sugar
- 1 cup Jack Daniels Whiskey
- 4 jalapenos, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup melted butter


Now how do you make it:
- Step 1
Finely chop two whole red onions and the four jalapeno peppers and add them to a pot with the melted butter and sauté. - Step 2
Add the ketchup, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and the whiskey into the pot and mix well. - Step 3
Add the dark brown sugar, mix until no lumps remain. - Step 4.
Add in the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Bring the whole pot to a boil. - Step 5.
Lower height and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes to an hour - Step 6.
Taste and add additional seasoning to taste - Step 7.
Remove from heat and let cool. Once cooled you may use an immersion blender to smooth the sauce and remove large chunks.
*Note: if I am not smoking the sauce, I substitute the regular paprika for smoked paprika.
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