Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.25 cup

margarine

melted

0.25 cup

vinegar

0.25 cup

catsup

0.25 cup

lemon juice

freshly squeezed

0.25 cup

Worcestershire sauce

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 clove

garlic

minced

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

ground

3 dash

Tabasco sauce

1 pinch

red pepper flakes

Step 1
~5 min

Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2
~5 min

Add lemon juice, vinegar, catsup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce, red pepper, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the saucepan.

Step 3
~5 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 4
~5 min

Pour the barbecue sauce over meat to be barbecued.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender after simmering.

Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to control the heat level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made several days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with grilled chicken, ribs, or pulled pork.

Use as a glaze for baked ham.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Cornbread
Potato Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Commonly used in Southern BBQ traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer cookouts
Fourth of July

Occasion Tags

Summer
Cookout
Grilling
Party

Popularity Score

75/100