I need to make barbecue sauce but I don't have mustard, soy sauce, or worsterchire sauce. Is there a way to make BBQ sauce without those ingredients?
I'm having friends for dinner tonight, but it seems I have opened my mouth without checking my pantry. I gave my friends a menu that included Barbecued Chicken Wings. However, after a thorough check of my fridge and pantry I'm out of BBQ sauce and many of it's main ingredients. I do have plenty of ketchup, white wine vinegar, and honey. As well as a pretty well stocked spice cabinet (though lacking ground mustard). I'd love to know if there is a way to make a BBQ sauce using these ingredients. Please let me know!
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I would look at your spices and think about which ones you've enjoyed before on chicken and start from there. Your own taste preferences should guide you what to put into your improvisation.
If you have any citrus (like oranges), you might consider juicing some and reduce the juice to a syrup on the stovetop. Personally I think oranges and chicken go well together.
Also, if you have any jams/jellies, you might consider using some of those. For me, I would favor jams/jellies made from stone fruits (apricot, peach, plum, etc.) for poultry.
You may want to consider a dry rub for your chicken wings as well.
Good luck.
But be warned everyone defends their own turf when it comes to barbecue.
2cups tomato sauce
1 tbsp worcertershire
1 tsp liquid smoke
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 onion, diced
1/4 cup apple vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp mustard powder