BBQ Sauce Cooking Question

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bbqr99

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Mar 30, 2017
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I have looked over some of the threads on the forum and found a lot of good information.  I can tell there is a lot of knowledge on this forum.

I have some questions I was wanting some help with.

I have a bbq sauce I am working on.  (Ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, spices) no salt and no butter

For my questions:

Can I can this recipe in pints and quarts by cooking and simmering then placing in bottle to seal.  Will this last for 6 months in cannig jars?

I am using a crockpot currently to cook (1 hour high, 2 hours low.)  But I am going to need about 20 gallons of this sauce.  How would be the best way to cook this much?  I have a bayou classic propane dual burner, and a 20 quart aluminum pot.  But I am worried about scorching/burning the sauce with so much heat.  Also the pot is aluminum with all that vinegar.

Can someone tell me what butter will do for a sauce?  I have seen recipes with and with out it?

Should I cook the recipe longer ?

Thanks for your help. I look forward to your responses.

Cody
 
Hey Cody
When I
Do a bigger batch I use a 20 quart roaster/nesco you can set the temp where you want it and with water under the pan you can eliminate scorching. Also they sell plastic liners for them so clean up is a snap. to me time is depending on flavors development and thickness
I add butter to mine, it helps with the shine and appearance and makes it a little richer in my opinion.
For canning I do a hot water bath but you could Google it and get more info Ball jars should have a site or check with your extension office at the county they should have more info for you.
Good luck and be sure to right down your batch info so you can duplicate again and again with the same results.

PABEEF
 
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