Barbecue Sauce Thick And Spicy Recipe

Name: Barbecue Sauce Thick And Spicy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 bay leaf

Get ready to taste Texas BBQ heaven! This thick, slightly sweet and spicy barbecue sauce is a crowd-pleaser. Developed over 6 months of trial and error at my Texas BBQ stand, this recipe is finally yours! Perfect for low-and-slow smoked meats, this sauce is also amazing as a dipping sauce, basting sauce, or even on sandwiches. While it packs a little kick (easily adjustable!), it's not overwhelmingly hot. If you prefer mild BBQ, simply omit the red pepper. Looking for a truly sweet and mild sauce? This might not be for you. Easily doubled or tripled for parties! Quit drooling and get cookin'!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 71.1 kcal

Protein 3g

Rating 5.0 (9 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Sauce Thick And Spicy

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 beef bouillon cube
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 bay leaf

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How to Make Barbecue Sauce Thick And Spicy

In a large saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke.
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper (optional), and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 60-80 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, add a tablespoon or two of beef broth or beer at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before tasting and adjusting seasonings as needed. You might want to add more brown sugar for sweetness, or more cayenne pepper for heat.
Once cooled, transfer the barbecue sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. This will also help it thicken further.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Texas-style BBQ sauce!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

Carbs

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