bbqsauce (abt 1 1/2 pints)
2 c ketchup
1/4 c molasses
1/8 c wooster
juice of half lemon
1/2 tsp Tabasco
1/2 c dark brown sugar unpacked
1/2 tsp cayenne
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp coarse black pepper
Simmer in sauce pot 10-15 min.
I simmer mine longer. Surprisingly complex flavor for some basic ingredients. Adjust Tabasco/cayenne as desired. Swap molasses for prepared mustard for Carolina style.
First batch of norther beans at 40 minutes in instant pot were tender but firm. Ran them another 30 minutes and they were soft to the bite but still holding together well. I think 60 min in instant pot and then a 6 hour simmer in smoker should be good.
The other northern beans look darker and have lots of cracked shells/skins so I think I’ll just pitch those. It’s about half of the northern so I’ll still have 8 lbs of them, minus 2 lbs tomorrow.
Pintos are three batches of 2 lb each and the dated bag is 2020 and the others are in containers with no date so I’ll pitch those too since we’re not big on them.
I used to make a similar homemade BBQ sauce like this, a little honey and a tablespoon or two of a fresh mixed mild salsa. Great on any meat and we loved those little bits of tomato and onion that hung onto the meat.