Best Kansas City Bbq Sauce Recipes

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SWEET AND STICKY BBQ SAUCE (KANSAS CITY STYLE)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 30m

Yield about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Whisk together the ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire, sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, pepper and liquid smoke in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook to allow the flavors to concentrate, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before using.

KANSAS CITY-STYLE BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as grapeseed or vegetable
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 slightly heaping tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch ground cloves
2 cups ketchup
2 cups water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons English-style dried mustard
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, red pepper, allspice, and cloves and cook, stirring, until paste is dark brick red, about 3 minutes. Add the ketchup, water, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, black pepper, and bay leaf. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the flavors come together, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before using.

KANSAS CITY BBQ SAUCE



KANSAS CITY BBQ SAUCE image

Categories     Sauce     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 11

1⁄4 tsp. ground allspice
1⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1⁄4 tsp. ground mace
1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 tsp. curry powder
1⁄2 tsp. chili powder
1⁄2 tsp. paprika
1⁄4 cup white vinegar
1⁄2 tsp. hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 cup ketchup
1⁄3 cup dark molasses

Steps:

  • Sift together allspice, cinnamon, mace, pepper, curry powder, chili powder, and paprika into a bowl. Stir in vinegar, then add hot sauce, ketchup, and dark molasses and mix until very well blended. Serve warm or at room temperature. Sauce may be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for 2-3 weeks or in freezer for up to 6 months.

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