Michael Symon's BBQ Sauce Recipe
When it comes to BBQ sauce, Michael Symon knows exactly how to amplify flavors with his tantalizing recipes. You can instantly transform your cookout experience with ingredients like ketchup, brown sugar, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. Bold and smoky, this sauce pairs perfectly with everything from chicken to ribs. One trick I've found is to give the sauce time to simmer, ensuring the flavors meld beautifully.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tsp Mustard Powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until they are softened, which usually takes about a minute, then add salt.
- Toast coriander and cumin seeds in the same pan.
- Let them bloom for about another minute to release their flavors.
- Add sugar to the pan, stirring it until it melts and blends with the onion mixture.
- Allow it to caramelize slightly for a rich flavor.
- Pour in apple cider vinegar and balsamic vinegar.
- Let the mixture simmer and reduce by about a quarter over medium heat, which takes around 10 minutes.
- Mix in ketchup and mustard powder.
- Stir well and let it all combine together on a gentle simmer for 15 more minutes, until the sauce thickens.