Description
Elevate your summer grilling with this easy Memphis Barbecue Sauce recipe, a perfect blend of tanginess and sweetness that enhances any dish. Ideal for ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken, this sauce is quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time. With just a handful of ingredients, you can bring the authentic taste of Memphis to your backyard barbecue. Customize the flavors to suit your palate—whether you prefer it sweeter or spicier. Enjoy this versatile sauce as a dip for veggies or drizzled over tacos for a smoky twist.
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
- Sauté the finely chopped onion in butter over medium heat until tender.
- Stir in ground mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: SIDES
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg