Description
Memphis Barbecue Sauce is the ultimate summer companion, perfect for grilling and elevating your outdoor gatherings. This homemade sauce boasts a delicious blend of tangy and sweet flavors, making it an ideal addition to meats like ribs and pulled pork. Its versatility allows you to use it as a marinade, dipping sauce, or even stirred into dishes for an added kick. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for easy access whenever you fire up the grill. Customize the levels of spice and sweetness to suit your taste preferences, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience.
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, sauté finely chopped onion in butter until tender. Stir in ground mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Add ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until desired consistency is achieved. Allow cooling completely before storing.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 2mg