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**Bwana** · 05-17-2005, 06:53 PM

Gates is ok but does anyone have a close recipe to the Smokestack sauce? That stuff is tasty!!

Logical · 05-17-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Gates is ok but does anyone have a close recipe to the Smokestack sauce? That stuff is tasty!!

I think they sell Smokestack at the Grocery store. Unless Smokestack is Jackstack. I may have the names mixed up. We definitely have Smokestack in the stores out here in San Diego and it is nothing like Jackstacks in KC.

docmartn · 11-08-2010, 08:57 AM

Just thought I'd let the thread know that I tried this recipe yesterday except I did a smaller batch based on a link over at smoker-cooker.com. Sorry I tried posting the link and the forum wouldn't let me. I included the smaller batch below.

Conclusion: It came out pretty darn close to Gates. As for cooking I would recommend bringing to a quick boil and letting simmer for 10-20 minutes at low heat. This will breakdown the acid in the ketchup, allow the sugar to breakdown and mellow out the vinegar. The sauce is better if you can let it sit at least a day before serving.

For a Smaller Batch of Gates Bar-B-Q Sauce…
You might feel that 2-1/2 quarts of bbq sauce is too much to make at one time, so the following homemade Gates bbq sauce recipe will make about one bottle's worth.

* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1-1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
* 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 1-1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper
* 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
* 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
* 16 ounces ketchup
* 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke, hickory flavored
* 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

For the hot and spicy version, add an extra 3/4 teaspoon of red pepper, and just shy of 1 full tablespoon of ground black pepper. Follow the above directions for combining the ingredients.

Btw if you want to see this recipe it's at smoker-cooking(dot)com

11-08-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by docmartn

Sorry I tried posting the link and the forum wouldn't let me.

That's because people on this site don't like thinly veiled spam.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 11-08-2010, 09:21 AM

The OP sauce is pretty close to Gates. I make some major modifications. First, leave out the liquid smoke, especially if you're using it on real smoked barbecue. I like a couple chipotle chilies and a little adobe in place of the cayenne. I also like a little fresh ginger, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, whole spices freshly ground, and homemade chile powder. Also use sea salt or Kosher salt, not that iodized crap.

05-17-2005, 06:53 PM	#1
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2135780532	Gates is ok but does anyone have a close recipe to the Smokestack sauce? That stuff is tasty!!
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11-08-2010, 08:57 AM	#3
docmartn Rookie Join Date: Nov 2010 Casino cash: $10004900	Just thought I'd let the thread know that I tried this recipe yesterday except I did a smaller batch based on a link over at smoker-cooker.com. Sorry I tried posting the link and the forum wouldn't let me. I included the smaller batch below. Conclusion: It came out pretty darn close to Gates. As for cooking I would recommend bringing to a quick boil and letting simmer for 10-20 minutes at low heat. This will breakdown the acid in the ketchup, allow the sugar to breakdown and mellow out the vinegar. The sauce is better if you can let it sit at least a day before serving. For a Smaller Batch of Gates Bar-B-Q Sauce… You might feel that 2-1/2 quarts of bbq sauce is too much to make at one time, so the following homemade Gates bbq sauce recipe will make about one bottle's worth. * 1/4 cup sugar * 1 tablespoon salt * 1-1/2 teaspoons celery seeds * 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin * 1-1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper * 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder * 3/4 teaspoon chili powder * 16 ounces ketchup * 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar * 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke, hickory flavored * 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice For the hot and spicy version, add an extra 3/4 teaspoon of red pepper, and just shy of 1 full tablespoon of ground black pepper. Follow the above directions for combining the ingredients. Btw if you want to see this recipe it's at smoker-cooking(dot)com Last edited by docmartn; 11-08-2010 at 08:58 AM.. Reason: adding something
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11-08-2010, 09:21 AM	#5
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	The OP sauce is pretty close to Gates. I make some major modifications. First, leave out the liquid smoke, especially if you're using it on real smoked barbecue. I like a couple chipotle chilies and a little adobe in place of the cayenne. I also like a little fresh ginger, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, whole spices freshly ground, and homemade chile powder. Also use sea salt or Kosher salt, not that iodized crap.
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