Tabasco Classic – Avery Island Barbecue Sauce

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.

Cooking Method: Grilling, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 427.7

Dietary: Vegetarian

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

Butter or Margarine
Chopped Onion
Chopped Celery With Leaves
Chopped Green Pepper
Minced Garlic
Canned Whole Tomatoes, Drained And Coarsely Chopped
Tomato Paste
Red Wine Vinegar
Molasses
Lemon
Tabasco Pepper Sauce
Dry Mustard
Bay Leaf
Ground Cloves
Ground Allspice

Directions

1
In a heavy non-aluminum saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine.
2
Add the chopped onion, celery, green pepper, and minced garlic to the saucepan.
3
Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender but not browned.
4
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, molasses, lemon slices, Tabasco sauce, dry mustard, bay leaf, ground cloves, and ground allspice.
5
Cover the saucepan and simmer the mixture for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
6
Discard the lemon slices and bay leaf before serving or using the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

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.

Keywords: barbecue, bbq sauce, tabasco, avery island, spicy, tomato sauce, grilling, ribs, chicken, vegetarian, homemade, tangy, sweet, molasses, vinegar

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