Memphis BBQ Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
104 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Memphis BBQ Sauce
Description
This Memphis BBQ Sauce recipe starts by cooking diced onion in vegetable oil over medium heat until translucent and just beginning to brown, bringing out sweetness and complexity. Garlic is then added briefly to release its aroma. Tomato sauce forms the base, combined with brown sugar and molasses for rich sweetness and depth.
The addition of apple cider vinegar lends acidity and brightness that cuts through the sweetness, while Worcestershire sauce and yellow mustard introduce subtle umami and tang. Chili powder, cayenne pepper, celery seed, kosher salt, and coarse black pepper add layered spice and seasoning, characteristic of classic Memphis-style barbecue sauces.
Simmering the sauce uncovered concentrates the flavors and thickens the texture to a rich consistency that adheres well to ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken. This sauce can be used hot or cooled and refrigerated until needed.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 yellow onion , diced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 29 ounces tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Add oil and onion to a large pot on medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent and just starting to brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add in garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Add in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, chili powder, cayenne pepper, celery seed, salt and pepper to the pot and still well.
- Cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Use hot or keep in refrigerator until needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 529IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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