Started this in Jeff's finishing sauce thread, but a valid point was made to dedicate a thread to it.
Here's what was there at this point:
Originally Posted by bleeth
Got a bit of a problem here.
Going through some stomach issues and vinegar is a no-no.
Just started a nice butt in the smoker a bit ago and suddenly realized I shouldn't use my normal finishing sauce.
Any alternate suggestions for a base besides vinegar?
Reply by Dirtsailor 2003:
You may want to start your own thread so this doesn't hijack this one.
Vinegar gives the tang to finishing sauces so you'd want something to mimic that. Citric acid would be the best substitute. Lemon juice or orange juice. Cuban pernil pork Mojo sauce. If you wanted it to be less fruity you could mask the citrus flavor with other spices and tomato paste. Look up Cuban pernil here. Or try this base
2 cups tomato paste
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup water
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon powdered mustard
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Here's what was there at this point:
Originally Posted by bleeth
Got a bit of a problem here.
Going through some stomach issues and vinegar is a no-no.
Just started a nice butt in the smoker a bit ago and suddenly realized I shouldn't use my normal finishing sauce.
Any alternate suggestions for a base besides vinegar?
Reply by Dirtsailor 2003:
You may want to start your own thread so this doesn't hijack this one.
Vinegar gives the tang to finishing sauces so you'd want something to mimic that. Citric acid would be the best substitute. Lemon juice or orange juice. Cuban pernil pork Mojo sauce. If you wanted it to be less fruity you could mask the citrus flavor with other spices and tomato paste. Look up Cuban pernil here. Or try this base
2 cups tomato paste
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup water
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon powdered mustard
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder