5 from 15 votes
Memphis BBQ Sauce
Memphis BBQ Sauce is a thick, tangy, and mildly sweet sauce featuring tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and spices like chili powder and cayenne. The sauce begins by sautéing onions and garlic to add depth, then simmering all ingredients until thickened. It offers a balanced flavor suitable for coating grilled or smoked meats.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
104 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104
% 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.