This sauce originates from a BBQ joint in Seattle, Washington, called Wood Shop BBQ. It’s pretty much a traditional (great) BBQ sauce but with a pretty healthy dose of Worcestershire sauce to boot. I used it on my awesome pulled pork BBQ, but I think this sauce would be even better on smoked brisket or beef ribs.
The Big BBQ Sauce Feud
It has been a while since my wife and I sort of disagreed on a recipe. While this Wood Shop BBQ sauce is pretty Worcestershire-sauce-y, I thought it was pretty darned good. But my wife couldn’t get passed the amount of Worcestershire sauce. I also thought that the sauce got way better after sitting in the fridge for a few days. So, I recommend you start with half of what the recipe states and go from there. I am a huge Worcestershire sauce fan, so I used almost the full amount.
Also try my copycat of Dreamland’s BBQ sauce.
Wood Shop BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 cups ketchup
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Worcestershire sauce start with about 1/2 cup first
- ¾ cup molasses
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, molasses, brown sugar, hot sauce and lemon juice together in a large pot and whisk until blended. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, then add the chili powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne. Continue to simmer 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from burning.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.