Ingredients:
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups prepared mustard
1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 1/2 cups Splenda granular or 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 teaspoon onion powder or 1/2 cup finely minced onions, sauteed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2-3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 -3 teaspoons louisianna hot sauce (optional)
Directions:
In saucepan, whisk together all dry ingredients.
Add mustard, tomato paste, and molasses.
Slowly add vinegar, whisking till blended.
Add water and whisk to blend.
Heat over medium-low heat till hot; lower to simmer and simmer 30-45 minutes.
Cool, then pour into glass bottle or other non-reactive container.
Refrigerate, if desired.
Our favorite way to use this sauce (1) poured over chopped pork on buns or (2) to baste bone-in chicken when grilling.
The sooner you baste, the more browned the chicken gets, and we like it browned and charred (not burned), so we baste early and frequently.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.