Barbecue Dry Rubs Recipes and More!

What, no barbecue sauce? How could you have overlooked that when you bought those baby backs yesterday? No fear-you can make a fast and easy sauce right from the contents of your fridge. A little of this -a splash of that- and you’ll be amazed at how scrumptious those ribs turn out with this recipe for barbecue sauce. Plan: Look in your fridge for ketchup. That is really the ideal base. But, if you don’t have any, then tomato puree or sauce will do with a little sweetening and cooking down. Ketchup really is the first choice, though. Find something to add flavor. It can be maple syrup, apricot jelly, a sweet mustard, even picallili. Sounds weird, but believe me when I tell you it works A little smoke. Do you have any liquid smoke kicking around? Only use a bit, but it does add the hickory flavor. Try an Asian twist.If you have sesame oil on hand, that might add a neat layer of flavor. But again, a little goes a long way. Cook: Put some ketchup in a pan. We are not measuring because it all depends on how much you need and how you like the flavor as it develops. Put the pan on low heat and add another ingredient, let it warm up a bit and then taste. If it seems like you can taste it without being overwhelming, add the next flavor. Keep layering flavors until you like the taste. If you need to add sweetness, try some white sugar or corn syrup. The syrup is not as sweet as the sugar and will had a smooth consistency to the sauce. Too sweet? Add tomato sauce or salsa and try not to boil it down too much more. That will only enhance the sweetness further. Enjoy Voila! You have a barbecue sauce you can call your own! If you really like it, make sure you write it down for future recipes!