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Lisa's Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

The Washington Post, April 9, 2008

Sunday Starts

  • Course: Condiment

Summary:

The original recipe called for 2 tablespoons of Liquid Smoke; Nick Malgieri does not use it and the sauce turns out fine. Add it, if desired.

The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 5.5-ounce can tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped

Directions:

Working in batches if necessary, combine the ketchup, molasses, tomato juice, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion and garlic in a blender; puree until smooth.

Pour into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until the mixture starts to bubble; reduce the heat to medium and cook gently, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes, until a slightly thickened sauce forms. (The consistency should be a little thinner than ketchup.)

Transfer to a container to cool, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Recipe Source:

Adapted by cookbook author and pastry expert Nick Malgieri, based on a recipe from his friend Lisa Lavagetto, who runs a cooking school in Sonoma, Calif., and is a native of Kansas City.

Tested by Jill Grisco for The Washington Post.
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(Renee Comet/Styled by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per 2-tablespoon serving
Calories: 82
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 214mg9
Total Carbohydrates: 21g 7
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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