Description
Memphis Barbecue Sauce is a must-have for any grill lover, blending the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. This versatile sauce enhances ribs, pulled pork, and grilled chicken, making it a go-to for summer picnics and backyard barbecues. Easy to prepare in advance, this homemade BBQ sauce ensures you’re ready to fire up the grill at a moment’s notice. With its rich flavor profile, it can be used as a marinade, basting sauce, or zesty dip, allowing you to customize it to your taste. Whether you’re hosting a family cookout or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, Memphis Barbecue Sauce will elevate your meal 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 over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the finely chopped onion until tender.
- Stir in ground mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper, cooking for one additional minute.
- Add ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard to the saucepan; stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes until desired consistency is achieved.
- Allow the sauce to cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg