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barbecue sauce (sallye)

(1 rating)
grandedame avatar
Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

This is a traditional Texas style barbecue sauce that is excellent for brushing on grilling meat or serving as a sauce You can control the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the chili powder (we like ours spicier)

(1 rating)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For barbecue sauce (sallye)

  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 md
    onion
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 3 Tbsp
    dry mustard
  • 4 Tbsp
    do it yourself chili powder (link in comments)
  • 2 c
    tomato catsup
  • 1/2 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    (heaping) brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    honey (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 to 2 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp
    liquid smoke (optional)

How To Make barbecue sauce (sallye)

  • 1
    Peel and quarter onion Peel garlic cloves Place in food processor and pulse until minced finely
  • 2
    Melt butter in a heavy sauce pan over medium high heat Add onions and garlic Saute until onions and garlic are translucent (about 5 minutes) Stir frequently to avoid burning
  • 3
    While onion/garlic mixture is cooking, combine all other ingredients in mixing bowl Whisk briskly until well blended
  • 4
    Pour liquid over onions/garlic in saucepan and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer for 15-30 minutes until sauce is thickened Stir frequently to avoid sticking and/or burning
  • 5
    Brush over grilled meat during and after cooking.
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