Texas Jack Sauce Recipe

Unleash the bold flavors of Texas with this fiery Jack Sauce! Perfect for adding a kick to your grilled chicken, this recipe (originally from a club newsletter) is easy to customize to your spice preference. Adjust the Tabasco to your liking and get ready for a taste of the Southwest!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 294.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Texas Jack Sauce

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How to Make Texas Jack Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 - 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (adjust to your preferred heat level).
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving. Drizzle generously over grilled chicken or use as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

211g

Fat

0g

Carbs

21g