Barbecue v tomato: Which sauce is really the best?

The battle between barbecue and tomato sauce has led to wars (well, family debates at least). Now we can settle the argument for once and for all. VOTE NOW

It’s a battle as old as time itself (well, maybe not that old but you get the gist).

In one corner: Barbecue sauce, the hard-hitting underdog with a legion of fans who aren’t fence-sitters. You are in or out when it comes to barbecue sauce.

In the other corner: Tomato, the people’s champion that is the delicious Robin to any pie’s Batman. It’s the all-rounder that can do it all.

Have a crack at these simple sauce recipes from taste.com.au and let your tastebuds decide (don’t even get us started on whether they should be in the fridge or not).

BARBECUE SAUCES

Cranking up the vinegar

Give store-bought barbecue sauce the flick with this fabulous homemade version rich with tomatoes and vinegar.

Place tomato, vinegar, sugar, molasses, mustard, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat … and await the deliciousness.

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Is barbecue ready to become the new sauce champion?

Homemade tastiness

This beauty will service all of your summertime barbecue needs.

Start by grabbing vinegar, passata, treacle, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, paprika and mustard.

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Going smoky

Add yummy flavour to homemade burgers with smoky barbecue sauce.

As well as brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder and paprika, the secret is Worcestershire sauce and golden syrup.

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Matt Preston’s creation

The famous chef reveals his secrets with this tasty number.

He starts with cider vinegar, brown sugar and bourbon before heading to flavour country.

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TOMATO SAUCES

Classic big red

This pantry staple needs no introduction – learn how to make homemade tomato sauce with our quick and easy guide.

Step 1: Place tomatoes, onions, cloves, salt, paprika, and allspice in a large pot over low heat. Stir to combine and simmer for an hour.

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Sauce super-sized

Those who fancy sauce of the tomato variety will admit there is only one thing better than a bottle – five bottles.

This recipe will deliver more and more of your red goodness.

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Are you part of the red army?

Roast tomato sauce

Want proof that tomato is indeed the perfect all-rounder?

Keep this versatile sauce in your fridge to add to pasta, pizza or anything else you can think of.

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Fresh tomato sauce

What could be more rewarding and healthy than creating homemade tomato sauce?

Well, eating that bad boy as soon as it’s ready, of course!

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For more recipes head to taste.com.au