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Memphis BBQ Sauce Recipe

Tomato-based with a tangy-sweet pop
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Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Distilled White Vinegar
  • 3 oz Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Molasses
  • 1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Celery Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Table Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Cayenne

Cornstarch Slurry

  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 Tbsp Water

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 Tbsp Liquid Smoke

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce-pan, combine water, distilled white vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Then add your dark brown sugar and and molasses and ensure they're dissolved and well combined.
  • In a separate bowl combine 1 tbsp of corn starch and 1/2 tbsp of water to create a slurry and then add to sauce.
  • Then add tomato paste and ensure well combined.
  • Then add the rest of your dry ingredients and whisk together thoroughly.
  • Set your burner to medium heat and get your sauce to a slight boil. Once at a slight boil, lower the heat to low/simmer.
  • Allow the sauce to simmer for 20 minutes or until your desired consistency.
    Note: The sauce is suppose to be slightly thin.
  • Once at your consistency, take off the heat and allow to cool. Once cooled, transfer to a small mason jar or similar non-reactive container.
  • Store in your refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

If you want some smoke flavor, add 1/2 tablespoon of liquid smoke.