Texas Red Sauce for Barbecue or Brisket 🍖🔥
Description:
This Texas Red Sauce is a divine concoction straight from the pages of Southern Living magazine, perfect for drizzling over your favorite brisket or slathering on barbecue with gusto. It’s a harmonious blend of tangy apple cider vinegar, the rich sweetness of ketchup, and a medley of spices that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Best of all, it comes together in just a few minutes, making it an essential addition to your barbecue arsenal.
Ratings and Nutrition:
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Calories per Serving: 170.1
- Fat Content: 4.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 10.2mg
- Sodium Content: 955.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 28.4g
- Protein Content: 1g
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 1/2 cups | Apple Cider Vinegar |
1 cup | Ketchup |
1/2 cup | Worcestershire Sauce |
1/4 cup | Salt |
1 tbsp | Black Pepper |
1/2 tbsp | Onion Powder |
1/2 tbsp | Garlic Powder |
1/2 tbsp | Cumin |
1/2 cup | Unsalted Butter |
2 tbsp | Brown Sugar |
Recipe Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, unsalted butter, and brown sugar.
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Stir and Simmer: Stir the ingredients together until well blended. 🥄 Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a simmer.
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Simmer to Perfection: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully, creating a sauce that’s rich and flavorful.
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Taste and Adjust: Give the sauce a taste and adjust the seasonings according to your preference. More salt? A dash of hot sauce for some heat? Make it your own!
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency and flavor, it’s ready to serve! 🍴 You can serve it warm over freshly smoked brisket, ribs, chicken, or whatever your barbecue-loving heart desires.
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Storage: Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It also freezes beautifully, so you can make a big batch and save some for later barbecue cravings.
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Presentation: Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a drizzle of extra sauce for that picture-perfect barbecue presentation. 🌿✨
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Enjoy the Flavors of Texas: Whether you’re in the Lone Star State or dreaming of its flavors from afar, this Texas Red Sauce will transport you to barbecue bliss with every bite. 💫
Keywords:
Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spring, Savory, < 15 Mins, Easy, Inexpensive
Recipe Notes:
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Customize It: Feel free to tweak the spices to suit your taste. Want it spicier? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some hot sauce. Prefer it sweeter? Increase the brown sugar a bit.
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Versatile Sauce: This sauce isn’t just for brisket and barbecue. It’s fantastic as a dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, or even as a marinade for grilled vegetables.
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Make Ahead: The flavors of this sauce only get better with time. Make it a day ahead for even more developed taste.
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Gift Idea: Pour this sauce into a mason jar, tie a ribbon around it, and it makes for a thoughtful and delicious gift for any barbecue lover.
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Warning: Be prepared for requests for the recipe. It’s that good! 😋
Whether you’re firing up the grill for a backyard cookout, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving the taste of authentic Texas barbecue, this Texas Red Sauce is sure to elevate your dishes to new heights of flavor. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to experience a taste of Texas right in your own kitchen! 🌟🔥