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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 quarts 1338g Recipe makes 1 1/2 quarts) |
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| Calories 2234 | ||
| Calories from Fat 785 | (35%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 87.3g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat 11.3g | 56% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 26.4g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 45.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.2g | ||
| Cholesterol 5mg | 1% | |
| Sodium 12394mg | 516% | |
| Potassium 3926mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 357.9g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber 25.6g | 102% | |
| Sugars 277.6g | ||
| Protein 34.4g | 68% | |
Barefoot Contessa's Barbecue Sauce
By: Kree
May 23, 2005
The Contessa told an interesting story about this recipe. She said that about 20 years ago she asked a chef on the show to make three types of barbecue sauces: one mustardy, one tomatoey, and one Chinesey. When she tasted them, the first one was too mustardy, the second was too tomatoey, and the third was too Chinesey! She decided to try combining the three, and she said it turned out being the best sauce she'd ever tried. This is the result, and it's her favorite to this day.
1 1/2 quarts
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 large onion)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup tomato paste (10 ounces)
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
1
In a large saucepan on low heat, saute the onions and garlic with the vegetable oil for 10 to 15 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not browned.2
Add the tomato paste, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 30 minutes.3
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.4
The Contessa recommends using this with about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds of chicken. Just marinate it in 2/3 of the barbecue sauce for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator, then slap it on the grill. Serve it with the extra sauce on the side!
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Chef #1275972
On May 23, 2009
this is the only bbq sauce I have ever really liked. I do add liquid smoke and a bit od hickory smoked salt to it,. I am from bbq country, so I know from which I speak. also, I cut down a bit on the mustard and some times add a bit of red plum sauce.
From: ~Nimz~
On May 16, 2009
Very good barbecue sauce. Used this to make Pulled Pork (Crock Pot) and it turned out very well. Thanks for sharing.
From: Gerry 999
On Apr 7, 2006
Excellent barbecue sauce, just as one would expect from the Barefoot Contessa! Wanting to try some new sauces for the upcoming outdoor cooking and grilling season I made a half recipe making as posted and wouldn't change a thing ... except the next time around I'll be making a full batch! It is really good. Thank you for posting this delicious Barbecue Sauce, it's a keeper.
From: Lvs2Cook
On Jun 21, 2005
This is great barbecue sauce! I made half the recipe and used it on pork chops last night and everyone commented on how great the sauce was. It's very versatile and I will be using it for lots of different things! Thanks so mush for posting this keeper!!!
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