Down Home Barbecue Sauce Recipes

MARK BITTMAN'S FAST, DOWN HOME BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except salt and black pepper in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have a chance to blend, about 10 minutes.
• Taste and add salt and pepper, if necessary. Use immediately or cool and refrigerate for up to one week.

DOWN-HOME BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 1 minute. Add cumin and cayenne; cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
• Stir remaining ingredients into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Partially cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. If sauce becomes too thick, add water, a little at a time. Let cool. Puree sauce in batches in a blender until smooth.

NEELY'S BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

BAR-B-QUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, mustard powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before brushing on your favorite meat.

NEELY'S BARBEQUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all of the ingredients in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
• Reduce the temperature to very low and simmer uncovered, for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• If you feel it needs it, add salt to taste.
• Remove from heat, cool, and use as needed.
• Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 months.