Of the four famous barbecue sauces served on those delicious, tender ribs at Tony Roma’s, this is the only one that wasn’t cloned in the first restaurant book, Top Secret Restaurant Recipes. You can use the sauce on a recipe of your own for pork or beef ribs, even chicken. Now Tony Roma’s sells each of its four sauces at the restaurant chain, separately, or in gift sets. But if you don’t have a Tony Roma’s close by, or you just like to dabble, this is a good way to get that one-of-a-kind barbecue taste at home.
MAKES: 1½ CUPS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1½ teaspoons liquid hickory smoke
- ½ teaspoon salt
- rounded ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat, and whisk until smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
