Description
Memphis Barbecue Sauce is a quintessential addition to your summer grilling repertoire. This homemade sauce combines sweet brown sugar and tangy vinegar for a perfectly balanced flavor that enhances any grilled dish. Whether you’re basting ribs, dipping chicken wings, or drizzling over pulled pork sandwiches, this sauce will take your cookout to the next level. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking time, you can whip up this delicious sauce in no time. Plus, it can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a month—making it an ideal choice for busy weekends. Enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your own barbecue sauce with fresh ingredients, free from preservatives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup white or cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, sauté finely chopped onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in ground mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Add ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg