Tony’s BBQ Sauce
Author: Pizza Today
Recipe type: sauce
by Tony Gemignani, World-champion Pizzaiolo and Pizzeria Owner
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon finely diced white onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup bourbon or St. Germaine Liqueur
- 2 ounces liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 #10 can ketchup
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 8 ounces local honey, dark agave nectar, or sweet sorghum syrup
- 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grape jelly (optional)
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1-2 teaspoon white pepper (depending on how hot you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4-6 ounces cane sugar syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large, deep sauce pan or saucepot set over medium heat, sauté the onions using a light amount of olive oil.
- Carefully burn off the alcohol, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook uncovered, stirring frequently for 1 hour.