Texas BBQ Sauce Recipe
Recipe by:Texas BBQ Sauce keeps the focus on the meat, where it belongs. This version uses tomato paste, beef broth, and smoky spices to create a bold, savory sauce with just enough sweetness complement brisket, ribs, or grilled chicken. A 20-minute simmer brings the flavors together into a rich, balanced sauce that tastes far better than anything from a bottle.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces tomato paste ¾ cup
- 1 ½ cups water or beef broth 360 ml
- ½ cup brown sugar 110 grams
- 2 tablespoon honey 42 grams
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 60 ml
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire 30 grams
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 10 grams
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients in a small saucepan until combined.6 ounces tomato paste, 1 ½ cups water or beef broth, ½ cup brown sugar , 2 tablespoon honey , ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire , 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard , 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Turn off the burner and let the sauce cool to room temperature. Transfer it to a jar or airtight storage container and refrigerate.
Notes
The nutritional information is an estimate based on a 2-tablespoon serving.
Serve - You can use this sauce right away, but I recommend refrigerating it for at least 24 hours before using. The flavors meld over time, and it is so good the next day!
Store - Transfer the cooled sauce to a mason jar or an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze - If you don't expect to use the sauce within the 2-week shelf life, just put it in the freezer! It can be frozen in mason jars or freezer bags and will be good for up to 3 months.
Thaw - Thaw the sauce in the refrigerator before serving.
Spice - For a spicy sauce, add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional facts provided are only estimates. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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