Prepare Homemade Barbeque Sauce

Barbeque, barbecue, bar-B-cue, bar-BQ, bar-B-que or BBQ - no matter how you spell it, barbeque is just not barbeque without barbeque sauce. The thick flavoring, poured onto meat during or after grilling, is what makes your barbecued chicken, beef or pork tasty and mouthwatering. There are a lot of commercial barbeque sauces in the market, but most of them are basically made up of the same key ingredients: tomato paste or ketchup, vinegar, sweeteners and spices. Wouldn't it be more exciting yet money-saving if you simply made your own homemade barbeque sauce?

A homemade Bar-B-cue sauce is a great way to add a homey touch to your barbeque bonding time in afternoon family get-togethers or maybe group gatherings for special events. For a basic homemade BBQ sauce, the key ingredients you will need are ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice and black pepper. In a bowl, simply mix all the ingredients-and voila! You've got a barbeque sauce that can readily coat your barbequed food, but you can prepare it a night before and let it stand in the refrigerator overnight so that the flavors can blend together better. Because it is a base recipe, you can choose to experiment and add your own brand of flavor to it.

An example of a variation of the base recipe could be to blend together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion powder and liquid smoke (usually found in the barbeque sauces section of groceries). Refrigerate the mixture for 4 hours then heat on low fire for 15 minutes and you'll enjoy a smoky old-style barbeque sauce to go with your barbecued meat. Want to add a sweet flavor to your barbeque sauce? Try adding honey or raisins to the base recipe. For a tangy taste, pour in an ounce or two of whiskey to the mixture while cooking. If you wish to add more color and flavor, you can mix in a teaspoon of parsley to the blend.

Barbeque sauce is great for dipping chicken nuggets, French fries and even pizza. Additionally coating your favorite chicken tenders with barbeque sauce is a great way to top a salad or fill a wrap with healthy vegetables. While many people think barbeque sauce is just for grilling, it can also be baked on your favorite meats in the oven; it's especially delicious on pork ribs and chicken wings. Add your favorite hot sauce to the mix and you have a sweet and spicy wing dip that will knock your socks off!

Homemade BBQ sauces are not only economical; they can also be fun to make and can be prepared in a thousand different ways to make the unique flavor and taste you are looking for. Be a home chef yourself and cook up the perfect sauce that will top off your barbequed food.

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