Barbecue sauce with tomato base

Tomato-based barbecue sauce is a classic and versatile sauce primarily used to enhance the flavor of grilled meats, roasts, and other barbecue dishes. Its main ingredient is tomato, which provides a thick texture and a slightly tangy and sweet flavor, complemented by spices, vinegar, sugar, and often a smoky touch.

The origin of barbecue sauce dates back to the culinary traditions of North America, especially in the United States, where it evolved from indigenous techniques of slow-cooking and smoking meats. Over time, barbecue sauce has been adapted and popularized in various regions, each with its own variants and flavor profiles.

Properties: This sauce not only adds an intense and delicious flavor to dishes but also helps keep meats juicy during cooking, thanks to its sugar and acid content which act as a glaze. Furthermore, being tomato-based, it contains natural antioxidants like lycopene.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: in different countries it may be known by various names such as salsa BBQ, salsa barbacoa, or simply barbacoa in some informal contexts. However, the most universally recognized term in the region is salsa barbacoa.