Whether you're the backyard BBQ boss or just trying to keep dinner exciting while the kids run through the sprinkler, this BBQ Mop & Slop Sauce is your new secret weapon. It’s sweet, tangy, just a little sassy—and ridiculously easy to whip up. Slather it on ribs, chicken, pork chops... or let the kiddos dunk their grilled nuggets in it. (Trust us, they’ll love it.)
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Let’s mop, slop, and make mealtime magic! 👩🍳💥
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Easy BBQ Mop & Slop Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (adjust according to heat preference)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Louisiana Folks (Tony Chachere's)
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Instructions:
- Add all the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.
- Stir the ingredients together until well blended.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as desired, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes/cayenne pepper to suit your preference.
The BBQ Mop & Slop sauce is now ready to ENJOY! Along with using it on grilled meats, this sauce is also great on shredded meats like pork and chicken.
Have leftovers? It's doubtful, but if you do, store your leftover BBQ Mop & Slop sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Charlotte Linde is the publisher of Macaroni KID EATS and Macaroni KID Cedar Rapids, Iowa. & Missy Robertson, Publisher of Macaroni KID Monroe-West Monroe
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