Apple Bbq Sauce For Canning

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 8 cups applesauce
• 6 cups brown sugar
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 7 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• stir applesauce, brown sugar, tomato sauce, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, liquid smoke, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cloves together in a large pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
• pour sauce into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids and screw on rings.
• place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. leave a 2-inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 20 minutes.
• remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). store in a cool, dark area.