Description
Memphis Barbecue Sauce is a must-have for any grilling enthusiast. This homemade sauce perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors, making it an ideal companion for ribs, pulled pork, and grilled chicken. With its unique blend of spices and ingredients, this sauce elevates your barbecue experience, adding depth to your summer picnics and backyard gatherings. Plus, you can prepare it in just 10 minutes and store it for weeks, ensuring it’s always ready when you fire up the grill. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces filled with preservatives and enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your own delicious BBQ sauce from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup white or cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until tender (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in ground mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg