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Cannonball BBQ Sauce Recipe

Cannonball BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Cannonball BBQ Sauce Recipe blends tangy tomato, smoky spices, and a hint of sweetness for a bold flavor. Key ingredients include ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and smoked paprika. Simmered to perfection, this versatile sauce enhances grilled meats, adding rich, smoky, and slightly sweet notes to elevate any barbecue experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sauce, Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups of sauce
Calories 65 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight glass jar or container for storage
  • Spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1½ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons modified potato starch or cornstarch as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons natural smoke flavor or 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon mustard flour or ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder with blended garlic and salt if available
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Step 1: Mix the Base

  • Add tomato paste, molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, and water to a medium saucepan. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and everything blends together.

Step 2: Add Seasonings

  • Stir in the salt, mustard flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and black pepper. Mix well so the spices are evenly spread through the sauce.

Step 3: Add Thickener and Smoke

  • Sprinkle in the potato starch (or cornstarch) and whisk right away to avoid lumps. Stir in the natural smoke flavor or liquid smoke for that rich, smoky taste.

Step 4: Simmer the Sauce

  • Set the pan over medium heat. Let it slowly come to a simmer, stirring now and then so it doesn’t stick or burn at the bottom.

Step 5: Thicken the Sauce

  • Keep it simmering for about 15–20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Step 6: Cool and Store

  • Take the pan off the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. Pour it into a clean jar or bottle with a tight lid, then store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

Nutrition Facts Of Cannonball BBQ Sauce Recipe

Nutrition Amounts
Calories 65
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 350mg
Total Carbohydrates 16g
Sugars 13g
Protein 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
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