Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce made with brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses and honey is perfect on grilled chicken or ribs.
The little one was craving pork spareribs again so I honored her request last week and made them for dinner late in the week. She actually wanted me to make them the same way as last time with the Honey Maple BBQ Sauce because she liked them so much, but then I wouldn't have a new recipe to experiment with now would I!
She then asked if I had any more Garlic Head BBQ Sauce, but figured I'd try to make my own kind that was similar. My version was not even close, BUT it was FANTASTIC in it's own right.
I've made a few other homemade bbq sauces over the years including Balsamic BBQ Sauce, Teriyaki Glaze, and Ribs with Whiskey Maple BBQ Sauce that you're going to want to try as well!
How do you make Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce?
For this recipe you'll need light brown sugar, water, tomato paste, white vinegar, honey, molasses, garlic powder, Kosher salt, and black pepper.
Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan; then whisk together. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly or keep refrigerated for up to three days before brushing the sauce on top of chicken, beef or fish.
This Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce was sticky, gooey, tomato-y and garlicky all in one. In fact, I have to make this again to give to my in-laws for a bbq they're having with friends because my husband was RAVING about it for days after.
It has such a wonderful flavor you can use it on ribs, chicken or even top your hamburger with it. ~Enjoy!
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Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan; then whisk together. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly or keep refrigerated for up to three days before brushing the sauce on top of chicken, beef or fish.
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*Updated June 2017
Natalie Atick says
Oh WOW this recipe looks awesome and perfect timing for Father's Day BBQing!
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thanks Natalie, hope you have a great weekend!
Foodie Stuntman says
Barbecue sauce is intensly personal and I have my own for ribs (a favorite of mine too). Looks easy enough but how did you cook the ribs?
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
I simmered them for about 1 1/2 hours first, then basted them with the sauce and baked them for about 1/2 hour. You can grill them too but it was pouring the day I made them.
Inspired by eRecipeCards says
Making your own BBQ sauce is so rewarding. And HUGE bragging rites over the grill!
Dave
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
I'm fairly new at making my own, but so far so good! Thanks for stopping by Dave
Lauren @ Part Time House Wife says
I just saw this on tasteologie! OMG.... this sounds amazing. I'm obsessive with condiments and have yet to make a single one which to me is nutzo! Totally trying this tonight!
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thanks Lauren, let me know what you think!
MyFudo™ says
Perfect! Tis the season of grills and BBQ's. Love to try this wonderful sauce.
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thank you!
Lisa @ Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says
This sounds like a great sauce, Carrie! I bet it would make some really tasty barbecue chicken, too! Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Treasures! 🙂
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Carrie, can't wait to make this and smear it on our burgers this weekend! Thanks for sharing. Have a great vacation!
Debi....Recipes For My Boys says
Okay...trying again. The last one went away into the blogospere! lol This looks great, Sweetie! I cannot wait to try it. Hope you are enjoying yourself. Thank you for sharing on Thursday's Treasures Week 39. <3 and hugs! http://www.recipesformyboys.com/2012/06/thursdays-treasures-week-39.html
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thank you Lisa, Joan and Debi!
Douglas Anthony Jones says
I made it on Sunday and it was AMAZING on Oven Roasted Chicken. It was a Huge hit with my family. Have some left and I can't wait to try it on more meats! Love it!!!
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
I'm so glad enjoyed the recipe Douglas, it's awesome on ribs too!