BBQ sauce without ketchup

[Kchurchill5]

I do have beer! LOL! So maybe add a little more molases or brown sugar?

I would taste first. Molasses is going to give you a richer flavor even though they are both sweet. Brown sugar will just be sweet. I would taste, then add a little molasses first, then a little brown and see how it tastes to you.

Honey also adds a little flavor too which is a different sweet taste. There is no right or wrong

[Dissie]

Yes cilla, you can try making your own ketchup if that would be better for you to start with.

1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes in puree
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Puree tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Cook onion in oil in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until translucent. Add pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, and salt. Simmer uncovered, stirring often until very thick, about 1 hour.
Puree ketchup in 2 batches in blender until smooth. Chill, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

If you are making barbecue sauce, you won't need to chill just make the sauce, adding mustard and more brown sugar, etc....

[Cilla]

Well, Thank you everyone! Dissie what a great idea using canned whole tomatoes. I guess somebody should come up with a total from scratch recipe for homemade BBQ sauce. Hint, Hint.

[Crocus]

I maybe late, but ...

Not sure where this came from originally, but it is in MY BBQ file. I remember I got it from a friend, but otherwise where she got it ... no clue, but it is pretty good and never had any complaints. It is the only BBQ sauce my gf makes and I have made it as well

Add everything to a small pot, bring to a light boil - reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes and enjoy

1 cup cola carbonated beverage
1 cup tomato sauce
6 oz tomato paste
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup worcestershire
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 12 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tsp savory (dried)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon hot sauce

That looks really good Kim - could you clarify how much steak sauce, I'm guessing 1 1/2 T. but just want to be sure.