Description
Memphis Barbecue Sauce is a flavorful blend that transforms any grilled dish into a delicious masterpiece. With its perfect balance of tangy vinegar and sweet brown sugar, this homemade sauce is a must-have for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and versatile, it perfectly complements grilled meats, sandwiches, or even as a dipping sauce for veggies. Make it ahead of time for convenience, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen. Your friends and family will rave about this delightful addition to their favorite dishes!
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, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion 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 to the mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until desired thickness is reached.
- Cool before transferring to an airtight container; store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg