Description
Memphis Barbecue Sauce is the ultimate summertime companion for your grilling escapades. This homemade BBQ sauce boasts a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making it an essential addition to ribs, pulled pork, and even grilled vegetables. With its rich and zesty profile, this sauce enhances every bite and brings a taste of Memphis right to your backyard. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, Memphis Barbecue Sauce can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on enjoying your cookout. Customize the spice levels to fit your palate—add more cayenne for heat or extra brown sugar for sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or having a cozy cookout, this sauce promises to elevate your dishes.
Ingredients
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- 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 over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onions and sauté until tender.
- Stir in ground mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg