Today’s tried and true recipe is the BEST dang barbecue sauce I have ever had. Period. End of story. Today I present, Dead Guy Sauce, from The Shoebox Kitchen. I love, love, love this sauce!!
Please Note: This is a vinegar based sauce (3 cups) – if you are not a big fan of vinegar, this recipe is not for you. See tip below.
This awesome sauce won The Best Condiment Contest on Food52. After my very first taste and I could see why. This sauce is tangy, not too sweet, loaded with layers of flavor. It’s my favorite go-to sauce for pork, chicken and ribs. It’s not thick like many bbq sauces and is great for basting. It’s best served warm.
Head here for a great step-by-step video on how to make this sauce by Merrill from Food52.
My favorite – Sweet & Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches made in the Crock Pot (pictured above), smothered in Dead Guy Sauce. So. Darn. Good.
A big thanks to my sister, for sharing this awesome recipe a year ago during our visit to Alaska. She always finds the best recipes!
NOTE: When I share a tried & true recipe, I always credit the source and often will send you to the site for the directions. One extra click for an awesome recipe, that’s it! It’s important to me to share the love and send you to the original source.
Dead Guy Sauce – The Best Dang BBQ Sauce Ever
Ingredients
- 3 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon tobasco
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
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