This classic Avery Island-style barbecue sauce delivers a perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness. Built on a foundation of ripe canned tomatoes, it features the distinct kick of Tabasco pepper sauce, balanced by the acidity of red wine vinegar and lemon. The sweetness comes from molasses, while a blend of dry mustard, cloves, and allspice adds depth and aromatic complexity. Simmered with sautéed onions, celery, green peppers, and garlic, the sauce thickens into a glossy, rich glaze. It is ideal for brushing on ribs, chicken, or hamburgers during the last few minutes of grilling or broiling. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping. This versatile vegetarian sauce brings a robust, home-style flavor to any barbecue gathering or weeknight dinner.
Tabasco Classic – Avery Island Barbecue Sauce
Description
This classic Avery Island-style barbecue sauce delivers a perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness. Built on a foundation of ripe canned tomatoes, it features the distinct kick of Tabasco pepper sauce, balanced by the acidity of red wine vinegar and lemon. The sweetness comes from molasses, while a blend of dry mustard, cloves, and allspice adds depth and aromatic complexity. Simmered with sautéed onions, celery, green peppers, and garlic, the sauce thickens into a glossy, rich glaze. It is ideal for brushing on ribs, chicken, or hamburgers during the last few minutes of grilling or broiling. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping. This versatile vegetarian sauce brings a robust, home-style flavor to any barbecue gathering or weeknight dinner.Ingredients
Directions
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In a heavy non-aluminum saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine.
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Add the chopped onion, celery, green pepper, and minced garlic to the saucepan.
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Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender but not browned.
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Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, molasses, lemon slices, Tabasco sauce, dry mustard, bay leaf, ground cloves, and ground allspice.
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Cover the saucepan and simmer the mixture for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
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Discard the lemon slices and bay leaf before serving or using the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 427.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13.6g21%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 255.1mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 73.5g25%
- Dietary Fiber 21.2g85%
- Sugars 44.3g
- Protein 15.6g32%
* 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
Serve additional sauce on the side for dipping.
Brush the sauce on chicken, ribs, frankfurters, or hamburgers during the final stages of grilling, broiling, or baking to prevent burning the sugars.
Use a non-aluminum saucepan to prevent the acidic ingredients from reacting with the metal and altering the flavor.
