Easy Home Made Barbeque Sauce

It’s easier than you have ever IMAJNed to make a Sweet and Tangy Home Made Barbeque Sauce. If it’s BBQ that you and your family like, you will definitely love how simple it is to whip up but incredibly tasty.

INGREDIENTS

(1)  28 oz can of diced tomatoes

16 oz of tomato sauce

1 small onion diced

3 tbsp molasses

3 tbsp vinegar

1 ½ tbsp lime juice (or lemon)

1 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard

1 tbsp oil

¾ cup brown sugar

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

2 tsp paprika

DIRECTIONS

*start by placing a medium sized sauce pot over medium heat and add oil

*add diced onions to pot then stir until they are see thru

*add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce then stir

*next, add molasses, brown sugar, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, vinegar, Dijon mustard and lime juice. Stir ingredients together and bring to a simmer, do not cover pot

*allow sauce to simmer on medium heat for approximately 30-40 minutes until it thickens

*when done, remove pot from heat and set aside

*sauce may be added to chicken, pork, beef and even beans!!

*pour extra sauce into a seal tight jar and place in the fridge for up to a month

Red Enchilada Sauce

This is an awesome enchilada sauce!  Fresh and easy and nothing beats homemade!

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp Olive Oil

1 medium Red Onion, finely chopped

2 medium Tomatoes, chopped

1 8oz can Tomato Sauce

¾  cup Water

1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped

2 tsp Cumin

1 ½ tsp Chili Powder

1 ½ tsp Garlic Powder

1 ½ tsp Sea Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 tbsp Lime Juice

Dash of Hot Sauce

DIRECTIONS

*Sauté olive oil and onion in saucepan over medium-high heat about 4-5 minutes.

*Add remaining ingredients and stir. Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 30 minutes.

*Use sauce for topping enchiladas or other Mexican inspired dishes.

Lemon Simple Syrup

Here's a great way to add a tangy zip to your favorite drinks and make the most superb cakes seem even more moist and delicious.

INGREDIENTS

1 large lemon, zested, then juiced

1 cup of water

¼ cup of sugar

½ tsp lemon extract

DIRECTIONS

*place a small sauce pot over medium high heat

*add water, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and lemon extract to the pot

*bring mixture to a boil and leave uncovered for approximately 20-30 minutes or until mixture has reduced to about ½ cup

*you may now take your syrup off the heat and set aside for 15 minutes to cool slightly

*pour mixture onto cakes and cookies or use as a tangy sweetener in your favorite drinks