Latrell’s Easy BBQ Sauce

Live your best life! That is my motto. My name is Menia L. Chester, I am a chef and owner of Desserts by Latrell and Southern Jazz and Sweets. My goal is to teach you about food, finance, anything about the home, gardening, and healthy living.

As we get into the summer grilling season, there are several things that we need to remember…have fun, use good food safety techniques, and try new recipes!

Being conscious of how food is prepared is important because bacteria present in raw meat and its juices can contaminate safely cooked food. In order to prevent foodborne illness, don’t use the same platter and utensils for raw and cooked meat. Be sure to use a thermometer to test the temperature and cook your food to a safe minimum temperature. According to the USDA, below are safe cooking temperatures for meat and poultry.

Whole Poultry 165 °F

Poultry Breasts 165 °F

Ground Poultry 165 °F

Hamburgers, Beef 160 °F

Beef, Veal, Lamb

Medium Rare: 145° F and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes

Medium: 160 ° F

Pork 160°F

Always refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours and refrigerate within 1 hour when the temperature is above 90 °F.

LATRELL’S EASY BBQ SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

1 ¼ cups tomato ketchup

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup Tbsp yellow mustard

1 Tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add more sugar or seasonings to taste if desired, then remove from heat. Cool, store in the refrigerator, and use within two weeks.

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