Open Pit Sauce

jdbradsh · Joined: 03 Oct 2009 Posts: 8

Hey All. I'm attempting to match a sauce which combines open pit, and some other ingredients, without using Open Pit. I believe I've gotten fairly close to the flavor however there's something missing. Its what gives open Pit its unique tangy flavor. Does anyone know what spices they taste from open pit? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

CrazyChef · Posted: Oct 21 2009 Post subject:

It's got to be some form of vinegar.
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OwenStubbs · Posted: Oct 26 2009 Post subject:

I realize Open Pit is probably the butt end of jokes regarding bbq sauces, but it is what my mom always used, so I grew up with it and still like it.

It definitely has a distinctive flavor, but I have no idea what it is... What I really like to do is mix a tiny bit of A-1 into Open Pit Original.... Ain't gonna win any competitions probably, but does bring back memories of my mom grilling chicken on the grill for a Sunday afternoon summer treat!

loungefly · Posted: Nov 02 2009 Post subject:

Ahhhh, Open Pit. This brings back childhood memories for me as well. There were not very many barbeque sauces in Michigan retail stores 30 years ago but Open Pit was one of them.

Blech! Man, that stuff was wretched.
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mhoodnc · BBQ Fan Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 344 Location: Charlotte

Get a wino to pee in a milk jug, add a cup of vinegar, fill the rest of the jug w/ketchup:)

CrazyChef · Posted: Nov 05 2009 Post subject:

I'M BLIND!!! Thanks for the visual... Shocked

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Alien BBQ · Posted: Nov 05 2009 Post subject:

Could not find a recipe but I did find this...............

http://www.kraftfoodservice.com/NR/rdonlyres/1BC3D5BD-9978-40AB-B754-737516239090/0/barbecueOneNationDivided.gif
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Rubit · Posted: Nov 05 2009 Post subject:

I ran across this recipe but never tried it. This was posted as a close recipe to Open Pit but I never gave it a try.

This was posted by Jim AKA Midnight Plowboy

Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:
2 cups water
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat and whisk until
smooth.

Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or
until mixture is thick.

Cool, then store in a covered container in the refrigerator overnight so that
flavors can develop.

Happy New Year, Jim
AKA Midnight Plowboy
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pafisher · BBQ Pro Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 535 Location: Pa.

i'd bet that its cheaper to buy open pit ,than to try and make it .
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