The grilling season has also officially started in hot April. Grilled goodies are not complete if they are served on the table without BBQ sauce. You don't have to buy the latter in a store, but you can prepare it at home. We are sure that it will be tastier that way. Here are the best homemade BBQ sauces.
We have prepared for you 5 recipes for the best homemade barbecue sauces (BBQ sauces). If you follow the instructions, we guarantee that you will make a sauce that will have you licking all your fingers.
St. Louis Barbecue Sauce
Ingridients
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup of water
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of mustard
- a spoonful of onion powder
- a spoonful of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground hot pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat it gently for about 20 minutes, while stirring the sauce a few times. Then remove it from the stove and wait for it to cool down. This will take you an additional 30 minutes. You can use it immediately or store it in the refrigerator, where it can stay for up to a week. The sauce is best the day after it is made. We recommend that you brush it on the pork ribs 3 or 4 times towards the end of cooking, or serve it with the meal.
Memphis Barbecue Sauce
Ingridients
- a cup of ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup of water
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of sugar syrup
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- spoon of mustard
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon ground paprika
- ½ tablespoon mild chili powder
- 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
- teaspoon of dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon of salt
Preparation
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Fry the onion quickly, then add the garlic. Heat the mixture for 20 seconds or until you can smell a pleasant fragrance. Then add the rest of the ingredients and let the sauce simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring it several times. All you have to do is remove the shrimp from the heat and wait 20 minutes for the sauce to cool. Serve it warmed to room temperature on the edge of the plate. It is suitable for use with any type of meat and vegetables.
Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
Ingridients
- 1 ¼ cups ketchup
- a cup of water
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of sugar syrup
- a spoonful of onion powder
- a spoonful of garlic powder
- spoon of black pepper
- a teaspoon of vegetable salt
- teaspoon of allspice
- a teaspoon of ground hot pepper
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat them over medium-high heat. Stir the contents of the container constantly for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat. Even so, the sauce still needs to be stirred from time to time. Remove the pan from the heat and wait 15 minutes for it to cool. Before offering the sauce to your guests, reheat it slightly. Season the ribs with it or serve it right on the edge of the plate.
Texas BBQ Sauce
Ingridients
- a cup of ketchup
- a cup of water
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 3 chopped celery stalks
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot mustard
- 2 spoons of honey
- 2 minced cloves of garlic
- beef soup cube
- a teaspoon of ground paprika
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- salt
- pepper
Preparation
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. First, put only the onion and celery in the pan, set the heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes. Lightly fry the garlic for 20 seconds. Then add water and beef stock cube to the mixture. When the latter dissolves, pour the rest of the ingredients into the shrimp. Cook everything at a low temperature for about 15 minutes. Of course, don't forget to stir the contents of the container a few times. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool for 15 minutes. Finally, process it with an electric mixer. Warm it slightly before use.
Southern Barbecue Sauce
Ingridients
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- 6 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup of water
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- a teaspoon of ground paprika
- teaspoon of minced garlic
- Bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoon tabasco sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground hot pepper
Preparation
Quickly fry the garlic in a pan with vegetable oil. Add all other ingredients except butter. Stir the sauce several times and cook it at a medium-low temperature for about 10 minutes. Then remove it from the heat and mix it with butter. Once this has melted, let the sauce rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Spread it on the ribs or parts of the chicken before the last 15 minutes of baking. Of course, you can serve it on a plate, but it can also be used to season pulled pork.
