Looking for a simple Homemade BBQ Sauce

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Elf@shore

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Finally going to grill the Chicken thighs.
Looked @ some recipes: Using Ketchup, tomato sauce, as a base ?
Onions, Green peppers, garlic, Molasses, sugar,
Spices: salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, ?
Not sure what else ? LOL !
Any other ideas folks ?
PS: Not very spicy or HOT!
Thanks ! Local Shore Elf ...
 
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Using those listed ingredients try adding a good amount of Balsamic vinegar, It's often overlooked but is very rich in a sauce.
 
The simplest possible sauce is nothing more than equal parts ketchup and soda/cola. Any combo of ketchup/soda will do,Melindas habanero ketchup and A&W root beer has been a go-to for me. Combine and simmer till it thickens and that's it.
 
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From Susie at HeyGrillHey.
Tons of recipes on her site.

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Keith
 
Not necessarily simple, but easy enough and really good. I make this regularly, great on ribs and chicken...
 
I love Jeff’s sauce recipe. I add 1/4 cup of bourbon and Minute Maid apple juice to taste. I also use the full amount of molasses and cut the pepper to half. Make it at least a day in advance to let the flavors meld. I wash out the ketchup bottle and use it for the sauce.
 
Finally going to grill the Chicken thighs.
Looked @ some recipes: Using Ketchup, tomato sauce, as a base ?
Onions, Green peppers, garlic, Molasses, sugar,
Spices: salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, ?
Not sure what else ? LOL !
Any other ideas folks ?
PS: Not very spicy or HOT!
Thanks ! Local Shore Elf ...
Most of the cook off guys I know start with Head Country BBQ sauce and work on it from threre
 
I would recommend Jeff's you can either use as his recipe is or as a very good starting point to tweak to better suit your tastes. His recipe is very good
You can find a link to t above in "Jeff's Products" or click on this link
https://order.smoking-meat.com/collections/recipes
 
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