Texas BBQ Sauce is the perfect addition to any grilled dish. Whether you’re grilling steak, chicken, or veggies, this sauce will give your meal a delicious smoky flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.
We all know that Texas is the king of BBQ and great BBQ starts with great BBQ sauce. That’s why we take such pride in offering the best from Texas, as our Signature Original All-Purpose Barbecue Sauce.
Like everything in Texas – this sauce has BIG flavor and is sure to please even the pickiest eater.
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You see – when it comes to our store run to prepare for a big backyard bbq – it never fails that I forget to pick up something. So it is good to have a few homemade recipes on hand for those times when I need to make my own.
But this homemade bbq sauce is so delicious that I never want to buy the stuff in the bottle. This one is quick to make and oh so tasty. Perfect for pairing with all your favorite BBQ dishes.
Here are some commonly asked questions
How long can I store my Texas Barbecue Sauce in the refrigerator?
If you don’t allow your barbecue sauce to warm up to or near room temperature, you can store it in the fridge for up to two weeks before you should make another batch.
Can I freeze Texas Barbecue Sauce?
Absolutely! Many people prefer to make large batches of barbecue sauce, then freeze what they are not going to use right away so they can have it on hand for grilling in the future.
When freezing your barbecue sauce, be sure to allow enough room at the top of the container for the water-based liquids to expand slightly during the freezing process. Texas Barbecue Sauce has a frozen shelf life of up to six months.
Why do I have to wait 24 hours before the sauce has its best flavor?
As your Texas Barbecue Sauce is allowed to sit and cool during refrigeration, the acids in the vinegar are allowed to break down the other ingredients like sugars in the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire Sauce; the capsaicin in the chili powder and cayenne; and the elements of the garlic and cumin. Once these ingredients are broken-down, their flavors will be much more prominent throughout the sauce.
Why do I need to cook barbecue sauce?
When you cook your barbecue sauce, it undergoes a process called reduction, where some or most of the water is allowed to evaporate from the mix and the ingredients are allowed to carmelize. This is what gives you those thick and rich qualities you want in a good barbecue sauce.
Reduction is what allows all of the flavors to marry, and ensures that it is the right consistency to stick to your meat and properly flavor it.
What should I serve with this bbq sauce?
While preparing the dish you will serve with this sauce, you can work on putting together some tasty sides to go with it. Your meal will be amazing with a side of scalloped potatoes, glazed carrots, roasted broccoli, and even macaroni and cheese. It also tastes great with potatoes and applesauce. You can serve any sides that you’d normally enjoy with your entree when preparing this bbq sauce recipe.
What types of meat does this sauce go with?
My favorite way to enjoy Texas Barbecue Sauce is always with my Smoked Pork Butt recipe after smoking it on the Traeger. However, this sauce also goes well with my Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs or Barbecue Tri-Tip Roast! Overall, it is good for adding a rich, tangy flavor to your favorite cuts of meat.
Ingredients for Texas BBQ Sauce
- ketchup
- apple cider vinegar
- red wine vinegar
- water
- brown sugar packed
- Worcestershire Sauce
- chili powder
- cumin
- garlic powder
- salt
- cayenne
What if I do not have red wine vinegar? What can I substitute with?
Red wine vinegar is important for adding that tangy flavor that is traditionally found in a Texan-style barbecue sauce. However, you may not always have this useful ingredient on hand. Substituting red wine vinegar with balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar would do just fine too.
Why do I need to pack my brown sugar when measuring?
Packing your brown sugar is crucial for making consistent measurements. If you do not pack your brown sugar, you are leaving little air pockets in your measuring cup that will reduce the true amount of brown sugar you are adding to the recipe.
These pockets are never uniform, meaning that scooping without packing will add a different quantity each time. Thus, one should always pack their brown sugar when measuring – even if the recipe does not call for it.
What should I use this sauce on?
While the possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can slather this sauce on. Here are some of our favorite recipes to use this sauce.
Should I use light or dark brown sugar?
Since I make my own brown sugar, I use light brown sugar for almost all of my recipes. But light or dark brown will work in this recipe.
You can also make your own brown sugar with my Homemade Brown Sugar recipe.
How to Make Texas BBQ Sauce
- Whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne in a small saucepan until combined.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and cool.
- Transfer to airtight container.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
I don’t like spicy food. Can I remove some of the chili powder and cayenne?
You do not have to make this barbecue sauce spicy if you don’t want to. Many of the dry ingredients in this recipe can be substituted for other ingredients so you can change the flavor as you see fit. You can try adding some dried onions or a little rosemary to compliment the sauce’s naturally tangy flavor.
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Texas BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups ketchup
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne more if you like
Instructions
- Whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne in a small saucepan until combined.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and cool.
- Transfer to air tight container.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Nutrition
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