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Mom Yancy's BBQ Sauce

Yancy Kitchen Registry

Batch Size

about 1¾ cups

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine:
    • Whisk catsup, water, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small saucepan.
  2. Season:
    • Stir in chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Simmer:
    • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
    • The sauce stays thin — it is not meant to reduce much.
  4. Use and store:
    • Use warm as a basting sauce while grilling, or cool for serving alongside cooked meats.
    • Store covered in the refrigerator up to about a week.

Registrar's Notes:

The original card listed only ingredients — no method was written down. The instructions above are a reconstructed, reasonable simmer-and-baste method typical for a thin BBQ sauce like this one, not Mom Yancy's own words.

Ingredient quantities confirmed by PJ: 3/4 cup catsup, 3/4 cup water, 2 Tbsp. vinegar, 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp. chili powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.