Best Kansas City Style Bbq Sauce Recipes

Sweet and Sticky BBQ Sauce (Kansas City Style) image

Provided by Food Network

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 image

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.