Open pit original

OPEN PIT ORIGINAL



8 oz rice vinegar

4 oz apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup tomato paste

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon mustard

1 teaspoon chili powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1/3 teaspoon ground white pepper

2 tablespoons honey (optional)



Gather and measure out all the ingredients for the sauce. (As I begun my tinkering I noted the main ingredients of Open Pit were a sweetener, vinegar and tomato puree. Also, it doesn't contain a fake smoke flavor).



Heat vinegar, tomato paste, and brown sugar in a pot until the sugar is melted.



In a ramekin mix all the rest of the ingredients, except the honey, into a smooth paste and add to the the tomato sauce in the pot. Bring to a boil then turn down the heat to simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. The longer you simmer the sauce the more the vinegar will mellow - so be careful if you want to attempt that true Open Pit flavor. If you want to use the sauce right away, add add the honey below for a little extra sweetness. If you want to simmer your sauce longer you might want to add more vinegar in the beginning. The key to finding the Open Pit flavor is the balance between the sweet and the vinegar.



Remove from heat and add the honey (optional).













BBQ SAUCE LIKE OPEN PIT



1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup vinegar (cider is best)

3 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1/2 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce (Louisiana style, like Frank's)

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper



Mix in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.