Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Q: Is using a store bought BBQ sauce ok for mopping or is it considered taboo. I have a BBQ sauce thats a personal favourite of mine and would love to try it on ribs.

A: In my opinion it boils down to what you like. If you are particularly fond of a storebought sauce then who is anyone else to say that it is taboo.

I will say that it is fairly uncommon in BBQ circles to use a sauce that is not at least "doctored" up a little.

Feel free to use whatever sauce you like and if the mood hits you one day try adding a little something to it and see how it turns out.. just let your imagination go crazy.

Here are some fairly common additions:

• Grape Jelly
• Brown sugar
• Molasses
• Tabasco
• Apple Sauce
• Minced Garlic
• Black Pepper

Just to name a few..

The worst thing that could happen is you ruining a 1.97 worth of store bought sauce and would require you going back to the store for more.

The only other alternative is to get a good recipe and make your own from scratch.. there are some free ones you can find online that are usually ok or you can buy one that has been tested and proven to be the best all around.

I have a recipe that I sell here on the site that is too good for words and I would be a doing you a grave disservice to not at least mention it.

That is the nice thing about BBQ.. you do it how you like it and that is all that matters.


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