Comments on: Homemade BBQ Sauce

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 28 May 2026 02:21:57 +0000

In reply to Leslie. Thank you so much for trusting my recipes so much, Leslie! I'm so glad you enjoyed this so much! :)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 24 May 2026 02:56:12 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run.

Absolutely delicious and so very easy! This recipe is my new go-to. Thanks for another stellar recipe!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:34:01 +0000

In reply to Bruce. We're so happy this one was a hit for you, Bruce! That sounds like a tasty lunch or dinner. Thanks for commenting

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:26:04 +0000

I finally got around to trying this, and it’s great, of course. As always, Sam skillfully blends the spices so that nothing stands out. The cayenne very gently makes its presence known, but the sauce is not at all hot. It thickens very nicely in 15 minutes, and even more as it cools. 5 Tbl of tomato paste is exactly 1/2 of a 6-ounce can. You can freeze the rest for another use, or make a double batch, which is what I did.
I made my Lazy Barbecue Beef with it. I just stir thinly sliced deli roast beef into the right amount of sauce, and cook it for a while, stirring occasionally to break up the beef. It makes good sandwiches.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:16:38 +0000

In reply to Stefanie. My mother always made stewed rhubarb. Just cook coarsely chopped rhubarb in sugar and water util very tender, stirring occasionally. It's great.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:28:31 +0000

In reply to Emily Chamberlin. Hi Emily! Unfortunately I am not familiar enough with the process of canning to advise. :(

By: Emily Chamberlin

Emily Chamberlin — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:04:41 +0000

In reply to Sam. Is this sauce able to be shelf stable in my pantry if I pressure can it?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:11:42 +0000

In reply to Misty. Wonderful! Thanks for letting us know how you enjoyed it

By: Misty

Misty — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:32:19 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run.

Delicious! Next time I will have to triple the recipie!!! I used beef broth instead of chicken broth (it’s all I had). I’m looking foward to making it again using chicken broth.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:28:14 +0000

In reply to Tommy G. That's awesome, Tommy! Let us know if you give our recipe a try

By: Tommy G

Tommy G — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 01:45:08 +0000

Looks like a good recipe!! I asked my mom years ago how to you make bar-b-q sauce? She said start with a can of tomato sauce or some ketchup and just make it! Write it down.dont forget!!50 years later I’m selling that sauce!! Made a lot of lousy sauce until I nailed it! Just keep tweaking it til ya get it!!!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 24 May 2022 13:12:03 +0000

In reply to Jacqueline Bouldin. I didn't find it to be necessary for the flavor I was looking for, and I also found the smoked paprika added the right amount of smokiness :)

By: Jacqueline Bouldin

Jacqueline Bouldin — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:17:44 +0000

I’m curious why you don’t use liquid smoke, no judgement just curious?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 23 May 2022 15:02:41 +0000

In reply to Stefanie. Thanks for the suggestions, Stefanie! I do have a strawberry sauce, applesauce, apple butter, and a blueberry sauce. :)

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Mon, 23 May 2022 13:53:22 +0000

Thanks for another great recipe, Sam!
How about a recipe for rhubarb sauce, and any other recipe to use fresh rhubarb and other fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables?
Also- I’d love to see recipes for home canning and preserving.