How to Thicken BBQ Sauce

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Heat the BBQ sauce over a medium heat.. Wait for the BBQ sauce to begin boiling.. Turn the temperature down to a low heat when the sauce begins to boil.

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1

Heat the BBQ sauce over a medium heat.

Step 1

Heat the BBQ sauce over a medium heat.

2

Wait for the BBQ sauce to begin boiling.

Step 2

Wait for the BBQ sauce to begin boiling.

3

Turn the temperature down to a low heat when the sauce begins to boil.

Step 3

Turn the temperature down to a low heat when the sauce begins to boil.

4

Remove the sauce from the heat when it reaches the desired thickness.

Step 4

Remove the sauce from the heat when it reaches the desired thickness.

5

Heat the BBQ sauce in a saucepan over a low heat.

Step 5

Heat the BBQ sauce in a saucepan over a low heat.

6

Mix water with flour or cornstarch in a separate bowl.

Step 6

Mix water with flour or cornstarch in a separate bowl.

7

Add the thickener to the saucepan and bring the sauce to a boil.

Step 7

Add the thickener to the saucepan and bring the sauce to a boil.

8

Reduce the heat to low when the sauce starts to boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low when the sauce starts to boil.

9

Remove the sauce from the heat when it is slightly thinner than you want.

Step 9

Remove the sauce from the heat when it is slightly thinner than you want.

10

Add butter to BBQ sauce to create a thicker, creamy texture.

Step 10

Add butter to BBQ sauce to create a thicker, creamy texture.

11

Use heavy cream to thicken BBQ sauce and to add a rich flavor.

Step 11

Use heavy cream to thicken BBQ sauce and to add a rich flavor.

12

Mix coconut cream into the BBQ sauce to create a fresh flavor.

Step 12

Mix coconut cream into the BBQ sauce to create a fresh flavor.

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