Best Texas Barbecue Sauce Recipes

TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Stir in ketchup and all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until reduced to 1 1/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. do ahead Can be made 1 week ahead. Cool slightly, cover, and chill.
• Dried, smoked jalapeños in a spicy tomato sauce called adobo; available at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

COFFEE-RUBBED CHEESEBURGERS WITH TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• For coffee rub:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
• For burgers:
• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Break in half. Gently mix chuck and sirloin in large bowl. Form meat into 8 patties, each 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Using thumb, make slight indentation in center of each burger. DO AHEAD: Burgers and bacon can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle 1 teaspoon coffee rub on top side of each burger. Place burgers, rub side down, on grill rack. Grill until slightly charred, about 4 minutes; turn.
• Place 2 bacon slice halves atop each burger. Cook 3 minutes.
• Top each with 1 cheese slice. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer. Place burgers atop bottom halves of buns. Top with onion slices and tomato slices. Spoon dollop of Texas Barbecue Sauce over. Cover with bun tops and serve, passing additional sauce alongside.
• What to drink:
• Beer is a natural pairing for a burger. Keep the southern theme going by pouring a Texas brew. We like the caramel sweetness and mild hoppy flavor of Shiner Bock ($8 per six-pack).

TEXAS-STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the beef stock, ketchup, onion, bacon drippings, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to let the flavors develop, at least 1 hour. Reheat the sauce before serving.
• Photograph by Andrew Purcell

PORK STEAKS WITH HOMEMADE BARBECUE SAUCE, TEXAS STYLE YUKON GOLD POTATO FRITES, AND GRILLED CHAYOTE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in skillet. Add the salt pork and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove the salt pork and set aside. Add in the onion and shallot and cook until translucent. Add in the garlic, ginger, and ancho powder and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add in the beer, cook 5 minutes. Add in all other ingredients except 1 cup of chicken broth. Simmer for 15 minutes. If the sauce seems too thick, thin with the reserved chicken broth. Crumble the salt pork into the sauce. Set aside and wait for pork to grill. Season pork steaks with salt, pepper. Place on a medium-high grill and sear, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove the steaks and dip in homemade BBQ sauce. Place back on the grill for 2 to 3 minutes, turning and basting to let the sauce caramelize on the pork steaks. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve with Yukon Gold Frites and Grilled Chayote and Tomatoes.
• Yukon Gold Frites: Thinly slice potatoes lengthwise to form a traditional thin chip. Toss into a hot pot of good frying oil (canola or peanut). Fry until partially cooked. Remove from oil and let drain on a paper-towel covered plate. Sprinkle with a homemade Texas-style dry rub spice (sea salt, white pepper, celery salt, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, lemon zest, cayenne pepper and dry mustard). Toss chips on a hot grill and cook through until brown, crispy, with nice grill marks. Serve with Chipotle Aioli to dip.
• Grilled Chayote: Slice 1 to 2 chayote lengthwise like the potatoes. Brush each side with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Cook on a medium-high grill turning frequently to make crisscross marks on both sides. When fork-tender, remove from grill and season again.
• Grilled Roma Tomatoes: Slice 2 Roma tomatoes in half; core the center to remove seeds and to make a pocket. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush with olive oil. Fill pockets with pesto, about 2 tablespoons each, and sprinkle on some grated Parmesan. Grill tomatoes until tender but not falling apart, about 5 minutes if grill is very hot. Sprinkle with a bit more grated Parmesan, and serve.
• Whisk all ingredients together.

TEXAS RED SAUCE FOR BARBECUE OR BRISKET

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients until blended.
• Serve sauce heated or at room temperature.

WEST TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl whisk together the ingredients in the order they are listed.
• 2. I enjoy using a mortar and pestle to grind the black pepper and cumin fresh but you can use pre-ground pepper and cumin.
• 3. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes (optional).

PIT SMOKED BEEF BRISKET AND HOT SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together, saving 1/4 cup, and rub the brisket vigorously. Store brisket well sealed overnight in a shallow pan.;
• In a medium sauce pot, place bacon, onion garlic, and celery. Cook over medium heat until browned. Add 4 bottles of beer to the pot. It's going to be a long day; you will need the other beers for the cook. Bring the pot to a boil. Add rub, mustard, pepper, zest, juice, soy sauce and vinegar. Continue to slowly simmer, for 1 hour, as the meat smokes.
• Start a charcoal fire on one side of the grill. Add post oak pieces that have been well soaked (1 hour), or still green and uncured. Control the heat of the fire by closing the air vents to the grill. Place brisket, fat side up, on indirect heat (not over the fire) and close the top of the grill. Grill should be 300 degrees. Baste meat continuously with mop every 30 minutes. When turning meat always carefully use a spatula and never prick the meat. Tongs or forks may pierce the meat allowing juices to escape making the meat dry and tough. Brisket will be done in about 4 1/2 to 5 hours or when internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Allow to rest 30 minutes before slicing.
• Remove any excess fat and slice brisket across grain 3/8 inches thick. Texans don't use barbecue sauce, but they haven't tried these. Serve hot smoked sausages split, brisket sliced, BBQ sauce, white bread and pickled peppers.
• Place sausages on smoking grill beside the brisket with indirect heat, not over the fire. Cook at 300 degrees for 1 1/4 hours.
• Chipolte BBQ Sauce: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup coffee 3 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcesterchire sauce 2 chipotle peppers In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, place oil, onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 8 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and puree in food processor. Serve right away or let cool and refrigerate.
• Pickled Peppers: 3 cups cider vinegar 3 cups pineapple juice 1 tablespoon cracked peppercorns 2 teaspoons thyme leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt 40 jalapenos 25 garlic cloves 1 red onion, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
• In a large saucepan over high heat, bring vinegar, juice, peppercorns, thyme, bay leaves and salt to a full boil. Add jalapeno, garlic, onion and carrots and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat. Transfer to a large container and seal.

TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a dry skillet over medium-high until hot. Add coriander and cumin seeds and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Let cool, then grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, spices, molasses, and brown sugar; stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, reserved juice, and cider vinegar and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and dark, about 1 hour.
• Let cool slightly then puree sauce in a blender. Add white vinegar and Worcestershire; puree until smooth. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and white vinegar. Sauce can be refrigerated up to 3 days in an airtight container; let cool completely before storing, and reheat over medium before serving.

LEAN-AND-MEAN TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a non reactive saucepan, stirring well to mix. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to simmer, uncovered , until sauce thickens, stirring regularly for about 20 minutes.
• Use immediately or transfer to jars,with a piece of plastic wrap under the lid,cool to room temperature and ripen in the fridge for 2-3days in the fridge before using.This will keep for several months.

CENTRAL TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the meat drippings, ketchup, vinegar, bacon fat, hot sauce, and liquid smoke with ½ cup water in a large pot.
• Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat; decrease heat to med-low and let the sauce simmer gently until richly flavored and slightly reduced, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
• Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.
• Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate, covered, until serving; will keep for 3 days.
• Bring to room temperature or warm before using.
• Variation-to approximate the flavor that comes from pit smoking, there is liquid smoke in the recipe; as an alternative, you can put the pot in your smoker and cook it for several hours in the presence of hickory smoke.

SPRING HILL RANCH CENTRAL TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and stir until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice chipotles, cayenne, salt, pepper and liquid smoke (if using). Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced to about the recipe amount and thickened slightly, about 15 to 30 minutes.

GRAMPA DAVE'S TEXAS CHAINSAW BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a 2 quart sauce pan. Add onion and garlic and cook 6 or 7 minutes until soft. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 45 minutes to one hour.

TEXAS RIB-EYE STEAKS WITH CHILI BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE RUB: Using the spice grinder or mortar and pestle, crush the peppercorns. Place in a small bowl and thoroughly mix with the rest of the rub ingredients.TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a small saucepan whisk together all the sauce ingredients with 1/4 cup water. Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the sugar to fully dissolve and all of the flavors to blend. Set aside while you grill the steaks.Allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Press the rub into both sides of the steaks. Lightly brush or spray both sides of the steaks with the olive oil. Grill over Direct High heat until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for about 5 minutes. Serve warm with the sauce on the side.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

TEXAS STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let cool. Puree the ingredients until the sauce is smooth.

TEXAS - LONE STAR BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
• Simmer about 25-30 minutes, then puree in blender to help bring out all of the wonderful flavors.

TEXAS "MOP SAUCE" BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In medium saucepan bring water to a boil; stir in coffee granules.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve immediately or pour into covered container after cooled.
• Keep in fridge for up to 7 days.
• Makes 4 Cups.

TRUE TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a medium nonreactive saucepan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes to blend the flavors. Remove from the heat and let cool. MAKE AHEAD: The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place canola oil in a medium pan and turn on medium high heat.
• Add vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, honey and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
• Measure and add onion powder, liquid smoke, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, vanilla and tomato paste.
• Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce to a simmer and cook for about an hour uncovered until the sauce thickens.[[5]]
• Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool, unless you will use it immediately.
• Put sauce in a jar or squeezable container once sauce is cool.
• Place container in refrigerator overnight to enhance flavor if possible.