This homemade Ro*Tel barbecue sauce offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, making it an ideal companion for grilled meats. By combining the bold heat of diced tomatoes and green chilies with rich ketchup and a touch of brown sugar, you create a versatile condiment that elevates ribs, chicken, or pulled pork. The simmering process allows the onions to soften and meld with the spices, resulting in a smooth yet textured sauce. It’s a quick and easy recipe that delivers restaurant-quality taste without the preservatives, perfect for backyard cookouts or weeknight dinners.
Ro*Tel Barbecue Sauce
Description
This homemade Ro*Tel barbecue sauce offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, making it an ideal companion for grilled meats. By combining the bold heat of diced tomatoes and green chilies with rich ketchup and a touch of brown sugar, you create a versatile condiment that elevates ribs, chicken, or pulled pork. The simmering process allows the onions to soften and meld with the spices, resulting in a smooth yet textured sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick and easy recipe that delivers restaurant-quality taste without the preservatives, perfect for backyard cookouts or weeknight dinners.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the RO*TEL tomatoes and green chilies, diced onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
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Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 72.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 20.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.6g6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
- Sugars 10.4g
- Protein 3.6g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
For a spicier kick, add an extra can of RO*TEL or a dash of hot sauce. For a milder version, use mild diced tomatoes instead.
This sauce is best applied to meats during the last 10-20 minutes of grilling or roasting to prevent the sugars from burning.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend it with an immersion blender after simmering.
