Barbecue sauce

Barbecue sauce (or BBQ sauce) is a sauce used to add flavor and flavor to meat cooked on the grill, barbecue or in a smokehouse. It usually has a complex taste that combines sweetness, acidity, piquancy and smoky aroma. There are a huge number of recipes for barbecue sauce, varying depending on the region, personal preferences and the type of meat to which it will be served.

Main Features:

• Taste: Complex, combining sweetness, acidity, piquancy and smoky aroma.
• Consistency: Usually thick, but can vary from runny to very thick.
• Color: Varies from dark red to dark brown.

Use in cooking:

Barbecue sauce is used for:

• Spreading the meat during cooking: Gives the meat flavor, flavor and crispy crust.
• Marinade for meat: Softens meat and saturates it with flavor.
• Serving ready-made meat: As an independent sauce to complement the taste.

Main ingredients and recipes:

There is no single standard recipe for barbecue sauce, but it usually includes the following main ingredients:

• Tomato base: Tomato paste, ketchup, or canned tomatoes are the base of most barbecue sauces.
• Vinegar: Adds acidity and balances sweetness. Apple, wine, or white vinegar is usually used.
• Sugar or other sweeteners: Molasses, honey, brown sugar, corn syrup, and other sweeteners are used to add sweetness and caramelize during cooking.
• Worcestershire sauce: Adds umami and complexity to the taste.
• Mustard: Adds piquancy and sharpness.
• Spices and seasonings: Garlic, onion, chili pepper, paprika, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander and other spices are used to add flavor and flavor.
• Smoky flavor (optional): Liquid smoke or smoked paprika is used to add a smoky flavor.