Best Kansas City Style Barbeque Sauce Recipes

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KANSAS CITY BARBECUE SAUCE



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This tangy Kansas City BBQ sauce is lip-smacking good. It's thick, and a little sweet with a touch of heat. If you like it spicy, add a little more hot sauce or chili powder. -Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups ketchup
2/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

KANSAS CITY BBQ SAUCE



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This thick, vinegar based BBQ sauce has all the right flavors.

Provided by Robert F. Moss

Time 5m

Yield 2 ⅔ cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ketchup
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Whisk together ketchup, vinegar, and lemon juice in a large bowl until combined. Whisk in sugar, chili powder, salt, celery seeds, cayenne, and garlic powder until smooth. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.

KANSAS CITY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Homemade Kansas City barbecue sauce! A rich tomato-based sauce that is just as sweet as it is spicy.

Provided by Hank Shaw

Categories     BBQ     Grill     Sauce     BBQ     Barbecue     Barbecue Sauce     Grill

Time 40m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups tomato sauce or ketchup
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
5 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp chipotle powder (optional)
4 finely chopped garlic cloves
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Cayenne to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the onion and sauté until it begins to brown. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Simmer slowly for at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours. Adjust the heat and salt levels with the cayenne and salt right before you plan to use this sauce, which is great on ribs, chicken and pork shoulder.

KANSAS CITY STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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A thick, sweet, and smoky sauce, perfect for the ultimate barbecued ribs! Also does great in the crock pot with the meat or beans of your choice. This recipe makes about 4 cups sauce, but it keeps well in the fridge or freezer, and makes a great homemade gift! Apparently this originally came from America's Test Kitchen, but the friend I got the recipe from didn't mention that! Thanks to Chef 219653 for the heads up!

Provided by velorutionista

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons oil (neutral flavored)
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable stock (low sodium preferred)
1 cup root beer
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce (a good sambol would do nicely, as well)
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, divided

Steps:

  • In medium dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat till shimmery (but not smoking). Add onion and garlic and cook till soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add stock, root beer, vinegar, corn syrup, molasses, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, and 1/4 teaspoons liquid smoke. Stir with a whisk till well combined.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer till mixture has thickened and reduced to about 4 cups, about an hour. Remove from heat and stir in remaining liquid smoke.
  • Sauce will keep about a week in the refrigerator, or up to four months if frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 841, Carbohydrate 119.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 64.1, Protein 2.4

KANSAS CITY STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Make and share this Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups ketchup
2 cups tomato sauce
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
1/2 cup molasses
4 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat until bubbly and mix well.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for up to 20 minutes. For a thicker sauce, simmer longer; for a thinner sauce, less time is needed. Sauce can also be thinned by using a bit of water.
  • Brush sauce onto any kind of meat during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.9, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 1382.7, Carbohydrate 91.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 81.8, Protein 2.8

KANSAS CITY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Martha's take on this classic BBQ sauce has a lengthy ingredient list including apple cider vinegar, molasses, and ketchup. Each element adds to the sweetness and complexity of the sauce. And it's quick to make; a few minutes on the stovetop, then it's blended and ready to be used for your favorite ribs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Holiday Planning & Ideas     Fourth of July     Fourth of July Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire, mustard, cayenne, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 5 minutes. Carefully transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Sauce can be cooled completely and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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