Barbecue Sauces

We hear that the secret for a great barbecue is in the sauce. What is a barbecue chicken, a rack of barbecue ribs or a t-bone steak without an accompaining sauce? We’re sure this can spark a debate among different schools of thought about the need for sauce, but our own personal experience has lead us to believe that the secret is definitely in the sauce. We live in the south where barbecue rules and is a way of life. We enjoy all types of barbecue and have come to the conclusion that anybody can do it. We think the reason people like certain barbecue joints over another is the sauce. Meat is Meat and the sauce can make or break a Good Barbecue.

Let me share with you four simple barbecue sauce recipes and you will be the judge!

Simple Pork Barbecue Sauce

2/3 c. catsup
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire
Hot sauce to taste
Rosemary (crumbled) to taste

Mix all ingredients together. A good brand of hot sauce for flavor is Louisiana hot sauce. Brush on pork spare ribs, steaks, or chops while barbequeing or baking.

Honey Tomato Barbecue Sauce

1 pkg. taco seasoning
1/2 c. tomato sauce
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1-2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/8 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 sm. onion, diced

Saute onions in butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Add all other ingredients and simmer another 5 minutes. Adds a little “zing” to your chicken or meat on the grill.

Easy Barbecue Sauce

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp. vinegar
1/4 c. catsup
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. chopped onion

Mix together and cook over low heat 5 minutes. Easily doubled.

Barbeque Sauce with a Spicy Kick

1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
Dash of cayenne
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. onion salt
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. water
Red pepper
1/3 c. butter

Heat all ingredients, stirring frequently until butter is melted.

Youl be the judge. Pick the one that best suits your barbecue venture and enjoy!