OL West BBQ Sauce Recipe

Eliana

OL West BBQ Sauce Recipe is a bold, tangy, and flavorful barbecue sauce that combines classic ingredients with a distinctive Southern style twist. The blend of ketchup, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and smoky spices creates a balanced sweet-and-tart flavor profile, while butter and fresh lemon juice add richness and brightness.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 20 people

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American BBQ

Calories: 70

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1½ cups ketchup
1 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

Whisk
Medium saucepan
Measuring cups and spoons
Airtight glass jar or container
Wooden spoon or silicone spatula

Method

Step 1:

Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter is fully melted and combined with the oil.

Step 2:

Add the ketchup, white vinegar, lemon juice, water, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, chili powder, salt, and Tabasco sauce. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.

Step 3:

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.

Step 4:

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the BBQ sauce to cool for 10–15 minutes. Transfer to a clean airtight jar or container. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

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