The Best Dang Rib Sauce, Period

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This sauce began as a dare to top an ex-boyfriend's father's locally famous sauce. Something magical happens when it hits the grill! Don't forget to add to the ribs in the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, or else the high sugar content will scorch. Don't let the strong smell of vinegar scare you while cooking; the flavor of the sauce after cooking does not reflect the scent that fills the kitchen while cooking.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
41 mins
Total Time:
51 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ½ fresh poblano pepper, seeded and finely chopped

  • ½ onion, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 3 tablespoons dark molasses

  • cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ cup Marsala wine

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the poblano pepper and onion for 6 to 8 minutes, until the onion is translucent.

  2. Stir in the honey, molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, Marsala wine, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, smoke flavoring, salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-low heat, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick.

  3. Store refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104 Calories
3g Fat
17g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 307mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.