How do I bottle homemade BBQ sauce so that it keeps properly?

Question

I am trying to bottle homemade BBQ sauce for presents. I want to know if there's anything special I can do to preserve it.

Answer 1

Hi Jasca,
Easy really...........
When its bottled all that is required is 1/2 inch layer of virgin oil
(no air can penetrate the oil), and a rubber sealed lid, job done.
I do it all the time with my home made cooking sauces.
Regards..........
CoffeeBean

Answer 2

If canned properly, sauces can keep indefinately at room temperature. The secret is sterilization. If there is no bacteria in the vessel, and no bacteria in the sauce, and you have an airtight seal... it will last a very long time unopened at room temperature. The secret is canning... the easiest way to can is steam canning. This works for fruits and vegetables, as well as sauces. Keep in mind that high acid foods, such as tomatoes, are more difficult to can properly, but by no means impossible. Check out the link below and remember when home canning anything, always follow a recipe process for times, temperatures, etc. to avoid foodborne illness.

www.pathfindersonline.org/pdf/ayhonors/foodcanning.pdf
www.ces.ncsu.edu/lee/Leepage/FCE/Canning.htm
you can purchase steam canning equipment online, or at a good kitchen supply or farm supply store. Good luck!
biggestlittlekitchenstore.com/merch/list.shtml?cat=canning_supplies
www.canningpantry.com/steam-canner.html

Answer 3

Well, going by what my mum did when making jelly, pre-heat your bottles or jars, then add the sauce while its hot. This will kill any germs. Put the lids on your bottles while they're still hot; as they cool, this will form a vacuum, preventing germ-laden air from getting in and spoiling all your work. For insurance, you may want to gently pour a 1/4" layer of parrafin wax on top of the sauce before you put the lid on the jar. (Don't worry; it comes right off again!) I have jars of jam Mum made 25 years ago, and they're still delicious.

Answer 4

You need to follow strict bottling proceedures, first start with clean glass bottles that have solid lids, - no plastic - either boil the bottles and lids or place in a warm oven for 10 minutes to sterilise them. Pour your sauce in while warm, put the lid on and seal. allow to cool and put into a cool place
good luck

Answer 5

I wolud think that you could do it the same as I do my tomatoe sauce. I cook all of my ingredients and boil them hard for about 10 mins. I then pour it into canning jars and process it in a boiling water bath for 20-30 mins. Remove from water and let cool and seal. Mine keeps for years.

Answer 6

to be safe you need to invest in a water bath canner, It is the only way to be safe it has to be brought up to the right temputure to kill off any germs. you don't want to make any one sick.
pick up a canning book it will tell you how to do it.

Answer 7

put a little salt and baking soda in it sounds dumb but its my familys secret recipi it will work 4 anything

Answer 8

If it's tomato-based, it would be best to freeze it.

Answer 9

put it in the fridge