Hogwash BBQ Sauce Recipe
Hogwash BBQ Sauce is a tangy Southern style barbecue sauce known for its strong vinegar flavor, light sweetness, and gentle heat. The recipe reflects the tradition of vinegar based sauces often served with pork and other smoked meats in the American South.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Glass jar or airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato paste or ketchup
- ½ cup 120 ml apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup 120 ml white vinegar
- ½ cup 100 g packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml water, plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml hot sauce
Instructions
Step 1
- Add the tomato paste or ketchup, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, water, and hot sauce to a medium saucepan. Give everything a good stir until the sugar begins to dissolve and the ingredients are nicely mixed.
Step 2
- Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir it often to keep the sauce from sticking or scorching on the bottom. Once it starts bubbling lightly, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3
- As the sauce cooks, keep stirring until it thickens slightly and the flavors come together. If the sauce becomes thicker than you like, stir in a tablespoon of water at a time. Give it a taste and add a little more salt or hot sauce if you want extra flavor or heat.
Step 4
- Take the saucepan off the heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes. Transfer it to a clean glass jar or airtight container and let it cool completely before sealing. Keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to use it. If the sauce separates a little, simply give it a quick stir or shake before serving.