Barbecue Sauce Recipes

Citrus Barbecue Sauce

2009-10-03T07:20:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped (see note) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon salt

In a large skillet over low heat, saute chopped onion, chili powder, chopped red chili pepper, and red pepper flakes in oil, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in orange juice, lime juice, sugar, lemon juice, cilantro, and salt. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Makes about 2 cups

Pit Barbecue Sauce

2009-09-16T23:14:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed 2 cups tomato ketchup 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce, (or to taste)

Directions:

Heat oil to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat, and cool. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.

Yield 2 cups

Garlic Barbecue Sauce

2009-07-13T08:16:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup light molasses
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons orange or lemon zest
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Brush on chicken or meat during last 15 minutes of grilling.
Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Caribbean Barbecue Sauce

2009-07-11T20:04:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup black rum
1 lemon, juiced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 dash chili sauce

Directions:

Place vegetable oil, bacon, and onion in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Cook until bacon is evenly brown and onion is tender.
Stir tomato sauce and rum into the skillet with bacon and onion, and reduce heat. Simmer about 2 minutes. Mix in lemon juice, brown sugar, and chili sauce. Continue to simmer about 8 minutes.

Famous Dave's Barbecue Sauce

2009-07-10T20:49:00.002-05:00

Ingredients:

2 slices hickory smoked bacon (thick cut strips)
1/3 cup chopped vidalia onion or other sweet onion
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup peach schnapps
1/2 cup baking raisins
1 large jalapeno pepper, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup aged alessi balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chopped sweet apple
1/4 cup frozen tangerine juice concentrate
1/4 cup frozen pineapple concentrate
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 1/4 cups dark corn syrup
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup worcestirshire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon maggi seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh course ground pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup Kahlua
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Directions:

Fry bacon in a large saucepan until crisp.
Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
Use the bacon for another purpose.
Fry the onions in the reserve drippings on medium high heat until caramelized or dark golden brown.
Don't burn.
Reduce heat to medium low.
Deglaze the saucepan with water.
Stir in the Peach Schnapps, raisins, jalapeño and garlic.
Simmer for 10 minutes or until the mixture is of a syrupy consistency, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and place the mixture in a blender with Balsamic vinegar, apple, tangerine juice concentrate, pineapple juice concentrate, molasses, apple cider vinegar, lemon and lime juice.
Process until puréed and return to the saucepan.
Add corn syrup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, Maggi seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper and cayenne.
Mix well.
Bring to a low boil, under medium heat, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Stir in Kahlúa and liquid smoke.
Store, covered, in refrigerator.

Georgia Barbeque Sauce

2009-07-08T20:54:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 tablespoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions:

Combine the vinegar, mustard, black pepper, red pepper, salt, white sugar, and butter in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in the tomato paste until well blended. Allow to cool.

Raspberry Barbecue Sauce

2009-07-05T11:24:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

1/2 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1/2 cup fresh mint
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and store in a glass container in the refrigerator. A great sauce for mild sausages, poultry and white fish.

Arkansas Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-06-26T17:17:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

1/2 c Water
3 oz Brown sugar
3 oz Worcestershire sauce
3 oz Yellow mustard
1/4 c Catsup
1/8 c Black pepper
1/8 c Red pepper flakes
3/4 qt Red wine vinegar
1/4 qt White wine
3 oz Salt

Directions:

Bring to boil and then simmer for about 1/2 hour. Do not cook or store in aluminum, store in glass.

Coca Cola Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-06-25T09:25:00.002-05:00

Coca Cola Barbecue Sauce Recipe from barbecue-sauce-recipes.blogspot.com

Ingredients:

4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch for the garlic
3 cups cola
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 slightly heaping tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, plus additional for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions:

Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear mixture to a coarse paste.

Stir garlic paste, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, cola, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, chili powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, and allspice together in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, stir in the lime juice, and season with black pepper and hot sauce, to taste.

Maple Syrup Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-06-22T16:38:00.001-05:00

This barbecue sauce works great on pork and poultry.

Ingredients:

1 cup ketchup
1 cup onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coriander, optional

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes, uncovered. Cool. Store, covered in refrigerator for up to a month. Makes about 4 cups. Use on your favorite meat. Best suited for pork or poultry.

Chile Pepper Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-06-15T11:36:00.002-05:00

Ingredients:

1 cup hot water
6 dried red chili peppers
4 dried pequin chili peppers
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

Place dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes to soften. Pour water and chilies int a blender and blend until smooth. Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Pour in blended chilies and add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and allow to cool. For a smoother sauce, return cooled sauce to blender and blend until smooth.

Strawberry Habanero Barbecue Sauce

2009-06-13T14:51:00.002-05:00

Ingredients:

1/2 cup strawberry jam
Zest and juice of 2 limes, finely grated
1/4 cup thin soy sauce
1/4 cup finely minced ginger
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
2 tablespoons habanero hot sauce

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and mix well. This sweet and spicy sauce works great as both a marinade and a barbecue sauce. Since it has sugars in it, do not brush onto grilled foods until they are almost ready to leave the grill. Great on Chicken and Pork.

Apple City Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-06-04T18:26:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

1 cup ketchup (I use Hunt's)
2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice or cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/3 cup bacon bits, ground in a spice grinder
1/3 cup peeled and grated apple
1/3 cup grated onion
2 teaspoons grated green bell pepper

Directions:

Combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, apple juice or cider, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne, and bacon bits in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the apple, onion, and bell pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Stir it often. Allow to cool, then pour into sterilized glass bottles. A glass jar that used to contain mayonnaise or juice works real well. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

St. Louis Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-06-03T15:59:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over a low heat. Stirring occasionally and simmer for 20 minutes. Sauce should be thin, but not watery. Allow to cool. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Sauce is better if allow to sit for a day.

Cherry Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-06-02T20:16:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

2 cups pitted and halved fresh sweet cherries
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3/4 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Combine cherries, orange juice, sugar, orange peel, mustard and salt in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch and slowly stir into saucepan, stirring constantly. Continue simmering until the sauce thickens. Store for up to one week in the refrigerator. This sauce works great on chicken.

Root Beer Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-06-01T10:40:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

1 cup root beer
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Sauce can keep in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks

Cajun Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-05-29T13:38:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

2 cups meat stock (beef, poultry, pork)
1/2 pound bacon
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chili sauce
1 cup honey
3/4 cups dry roasted pecans, chopped
5 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 orange, rind and pulp
1/4 lemon, rind and pulp
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Tabasco
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Directions:

Combine black and white pepper, onion and garlic powder, salt and cayenne in a small bowl. Set aside. Fry bacon in a large sauce pan until crisp. Remove bacon and crumble. Add onions to bacon fat and cook until brown. Add spice mixture and stir. Add stock, chili sauce, honey, pecans and orange juice, bacon, garlic, Tabasco and lemon and orange rinds and pulp. Reduce heat and stir. Continue cooking over a low simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove orange and lemon rinds and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Ad butter and stir in until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour sauce into a food processor or blender and mix until smooth.

Black Jack Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-05-28T09:57:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

2 cups chopped onions
1 cup strong black coffee
1 cup ketchup
1 cup worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup hot chili peppers, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer for about half an hour. Let cool. Pour into a blender and puree until smooth. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator.

Chipotle Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-05-27T19:33:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:

2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
2 cans chipotle chilies (smoked jalapeños), chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Heat oil in a sauce pan. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until soft. Stir in brown sugar, celery salt and black pepper. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until the sauce thickens.

Apple Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-05-27T12:48:00.003-05:00

A delicious apple-flavored barbecue sauce. This sauce would work great with
pork ribs or with chicken.

Ingredients:

1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup apple, peeled and grated
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup onion, grated
2 teaspoons bell pepper, grated
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 15 minutes.

Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-05-26T10:51:00.003-05:00

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup Coca Cola
1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic clove
Dash cayenne pepper

Directions:

In a sauce pan, mix ingredients in order listed. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over grilled chicken, beef, pork or hot dogs.

Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-05-26T06:58:00.004-05:00

Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce Recipe from barbecue-sauce-recipes.blogspot.com

This is one of many variations of the original Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Jack Daniel's Whiskey
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions:

Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add other ingredients and mix well. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Great on beef ribs.

Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-05-25T14:32:00.003-05:00

Ingredients:

1 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Directions:

Mix all except soy, butter and smoke. Simmer 30 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe

2009-05-25T11:40:00.004-05:00

Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe from barbecue-sauce-recipes.blogspot.com

Ingredients:

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne

Preparation:

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and sauté until brown. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.