New England Influenced Barbecue Sauce
AUGUST 16, 2021
By CHEF KEN
Makes ¾ cup
The sweetness of pure Maple Syrup and the tang of Apple Cider add Northeast flavor to a grilling staple.
The sweetness of pure Maple Syrup and the tang of Apple Cider add Northeast flavor to a grilling staple.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 minute
Total Time
6 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup water (apple or another fruit juice can also be substituted)
- 3 tablespoons Dark Maple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon each garlic powder and ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon each ground cumin, celery seed and chili powder
- Ground black pepper (pinch)
- Hot sauce (dash)
Instructions
- Put first 5 ingredients in a microwave safe container (a 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup works well) and whisk together until smooth.
- Add one spice at a time and whisk after each to well distribute them.
- Microwave for 40 seconds, stir and repeat. Taste and if you decide to increase one flavor or another, add and heat again.
- 1 or 2 drops of Liquid Smoke may be added, but be careful! I use an eye dropper because too much Liquid Smoke can easily ruin a dish. I add 1 drop at a time into a spoon just in case.
