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June 14, 2017 · 16 Comments

Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce

Grilling Recipes· Sauces

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Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce made with brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses and honey is perfect on grilled chicken or ribs. 

Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce made with brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses and honey is perfect on grilled chicken or ribs.

Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce made with brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses and honey is perfect on grilled chicken or ribs. 

Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce

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!

 

Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce

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

Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce made with brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses and honey is perfect on grilled chicken or ribs. 
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

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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Tomato Garlic BBQ Sauce made with brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses and honey is perfect on grilled chicken or ribs. 

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  1. Natalie Atick says

    June 14, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Oh WOW this recipe looks awesome and perfect timing for Father's Day BBQing!

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 14, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks Natalie, hope you have a great weekend!

      Reply
  2. Foodie Stuntman says

    June 14, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    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?

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 14, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      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.

      Reply
  3. Inspired by eRecipeCards says

    June 14, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Making your own BBQ sauce is so rewarding. And HUGE bragging rites over the grill!

    Dave

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 15, 2012 at 11:10 am

      I'm fairly new at making my own, but so far so good! Thanks for stopping by Dave

      Reply
  4. Lauren @ Part Time House Wife says

    June 14, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 15, 2012 at 11:11 am

      Thanks Lauren, let me know what you think!

      Reply
  5. MyFudo™ says

    June 16, 2012 at 4:04 am

    Perfect! Tis the season of grills and BBQ's. Love to try this wonderful sauce.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Lisa @ Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says

    June 21, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Joan@chocolateandmore says

    June 21, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Carrie, can't wait to make this and smear it on our burgers this weekend! Thanks for sharing. Have a great vacation!

    Reply
  8. Debi....Recipes For My Boys says

    June 24, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Thank you Lisa, Joan and Debi!

    Reply
  10. Douglas Anthony Jones says

    April 01, 2020 at 1:53 am

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      April 01, 2020 at 9:21 am

      I'm so glad enjoyed the recipe Douglas, it's awesome on ribs too!

      Reply

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