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How to thicken BBQ sauce

Renee' Groskreutz
Learn how to thicken BBQ sauce by adding cornstarch or flour to the mixture
5 from 5 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T of flour or 1 T of cornstarch
  • 2 T of cold water
  • 1 c of BBQ sauce
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Small whisk or fork

Instructions
 

  • 1. Place the BBQ sauce in a saucepan and turn heat to low.
    2. Then whisk the flour or cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl.
    3. Add the mixture to the sauce and turn the heat to medium.
    4. Let the sauce come just barely to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
    5. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes.
    6. Use a wooden spoon to check for desired consistency—you want it to stick to the spoon.
    7. Remove the saucepan from the stove and let your sauce cool.
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