Florence was a very good friend of Robin’s. Although she passed in 2018, Florence spent her life taking care of everyone: family, friends, students, homeless, sheltered, and anyone else who needed a kind ear to listen or a bite eat. She personified generosity in time and spirit.
From Robin: “Florence made the best friend chicken and barbecue ribs I ever had — but she never would give a recipe. Not for lack of wanting, but because she always just ‘Threw it together.’ Here are her thrown together ingredients, you determine the quantities. Rub on some slow cooker ribs, grilled chicken, or pork, and enjoy!”
Ingredients
Apple cider vinegar
Brown sugar
Ketchup
Ground cinnamon
Nutmeg
Directions
We never learned the secret ratio to Florence’s barbecue sauce, but she lives in memory on this page.
The closest approximation I can make, is 1⁄3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, 3⁄4-1 cup ketchup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg. Bring to a simmer in a small saucepan, just until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
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