[LeonardoDaBenz]

Posted a recipe about oven ribs earlier BUT the sauce recipe included in it is soooo good, it deserves it's own thread

As with most recipes, it's even better the next day 😁

This is the way I made it. Makes two cups (enough for 5 lb ribs so judge accordingly):

Barbecue Sauce

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) ketchup
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) honey (can use apple jelly or maple syrup instead)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) molasses
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 tsp sambal oelek (or tabasco as desired ==>which is not one of my fav's).

1)Saute the 3 powders (spices) in the butter for 2 min or less (make sure the butter doesn't burn)
2)Add the rest, bring to a boil then simmer for 5 min or a bit longer--so it starts to thicken

That's it. SWMBO doesn't care for spice but she liked this. It is a bit spicy because of the chili powder and sambal oelek BUT for me, I always make a recipe the first time as written then adjust if needed.

The honey and s/oelek were my changes (bracketed is original).

No "Sauce" prefix is available for reference purposes.

 

[Wooleybooger]

Yeah I've had sambal oeklek from time to time. That stuff is potent.

 

[LeonardoDaBenz]

Yeah I've had sambal oeklek from time to time. That stuff is potent.

For me, it's in the same class as sriracha. BUT s/oelek does not have garlic whereas sriracha does so I use one or t'other as the recipe/ingredients dictate.

No whole garlic? I use s/o.
Has garlic? Then sriracha.

 

[PickyPrincess]

I looked at the grocery store’s app and they don’t have sambal oelek but they recommended Thai chili paste instead.

What is it?

 

[LeonardoDaBenz]

Basically thai (birds eye for example) peppers, rice vinegar and salt.

Here's a homemade version (I haven't tried but 100% trust this webmaster's recipes)

Sambal Oelek

A recipe for homemade Sambal Oelek, the classic chili paste used for cooking, made with a variety of ground chili peppers, vinegar and salt. It is ideal for seasoning noodle dishes and enhancing the flavors of sauces.

www.chilipeppermadness.com

Thai chili paste--different flavour profile. Here are some subs if you want store bought:

What’s A Good Sambal Oelek Substitute?

Sambal oelek is increasing in popularity among chefs and foodies – to the point where everyday recipes are now calling for this spicy chili paste. But what do you do if your local grocer doesn’t carry…

www.pepperscale.com

 

[Wooleybooger]

That is the brand Sambal Oelek I've been able to get here. Hong Kong Market I think, they have most everything else.