Put a Southern twist on your barbeque with this tangy and sweet Mississippi Sweet and Sour Barbeque Sauce. Made with a combination of ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and spices, this sauce is the perfect balance of flavors. It's great for marinating meats, basting on the grill, or serving as a dipping sauce. Get ready to elevate your barbeque game with this mouthwatering recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine the ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.
- Transfer the sauce to a jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
- The barbeque sauce is now ready to use for marinating, basting, or as a dipping sauce.