Best Tex Mex Barbecue Sauce Recipes

Smoky Tex-Mex Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Irmgard

Categories Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup onion, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; fry the garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the ketchup, water, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, mustard, salt and liquid smoke; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Let cool before using for marinating or basting. If using as a dipping sauce, measure off the required amount, reheat and thin with a little water.

Anglo-Tex Mex Tamarind and Treacle Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Millereg

Categories Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely diced onion
4 garlic cloves, finely diced
6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons English mustard
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons treacle (may substitute molasses)
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft.
Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 15 minutes.
Place the mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
Return to the saucepan and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.