I recently found a sauce recipe and after trying it today, I'm really pleased with the results.
Unfortunately, this sauce isn't as thick as I would like.
There are two ingredients that I think might affect the thickness of this sauce. One is 1/2 cup of water ( I'm thinking maybe just cutting down on the water or cutting it out all together might work). The other ingredient is pectin..(in this case I used a brand called "Sure-jell")
Just 1 1/2 teaspoons for this recipe which yeilds 3 cups. This is the first time I have used pectin and I'm wondering if adding more will cause it to become thicker. Im thinking that pectin is used as a thickener ( once again Im only assuming at this point)
I would appreciate any comments . Thank you
Here is the recipe by the way:
MR.WHITTS BARBEQUE SAUCE
from the book: " Peace,Love, and Barbeque"
1 cup Karo light corn syrup
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons pectin (such as Sure-Jell)
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon noniodized salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Blend all the ingredients together in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Slowly bring to a boil, stirring continually.
Remove from the heat, cool, and transfer to airtight containers.
Store in the refrigerator
MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS
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