Diary of a Foodie

Mock Ridgewood Barbecue Sauce

Diary of a Foodie: Season Two: North Carolina: BBQ and Beyond

Makesabout 1 1/2 cups
  • Active Time:25 min
  • Start to Finish:25 min
ADAPTED FROM MATZOH BALL GUMBO: CULINARY TALES OF THE JEWISH SOUTH BY MARCIE COHEN FERRIS
January 2008
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • Blend together all ingredients with a pinch of pepper in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small heavy saucepan and simmer, partially covered, stirring frequently, 20 minutes.
Cooks' Note: Sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 2 weeks.
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