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BBQ Sauce Recipes with Style
BBQ sauces usually flavor meats at the end of the cooking process. Most of them usually have sugar, which can burn. That is why BBQ sauce recipes call for you to put it on during the last 30 minutes or less of cooking time. These sweet sauces are also used as a dipping sauce. Styles of the Big GuysDifferent regions of the country have their own style of BBQ sauce. There are five major styles. They are as follows:Carolinavinegar based not too spicy not too sweet Memphisthintomato and vinegar based not too spicy not too sweet St. Louismediumtomato and vinegar based spicy sweet Kansas Citythicktomato based not too spicy sweet Texasmedium to thintomato based spicy not too sweet OK. OK. I know there are more than that. But these are in the big league. They are the most well known. There are many many other small sub-groups around the country (not to mention the world). There are a slew of them in the state of Georgia alone. But, we can't mention them all. The vinegar based barbecue sauces are the thinner ones (like Carolina and Memphis style). They are used more often during cooking because they are less likely to burn. A mop sauce is one that is used as a basting sauce applied with a brush or mop during cooking. Mops are very thin and mostly based on vinegar or fruit juices. Thicker sauces ( like Kansas City style ) are usually sweeter and generally applied after cooking to avoid burning. Texas style is tomato based and usually spicy. St. Louis style hits the middle. It's not thick or thin, vinegar and tomato based, and both sweet and spicy. IngredientsIngredients for BBQ sauce recipes are not as simple as the acid, oil, and seasonings of a marinade. They will definitely have seasonings; but they may or may not have an acid or an oil.The most common styles of BBQ sauce have vinegar, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, or combinations as a base. Some of these following ingredients are common if not standard in some BBQ sauce recipes. Feel free to add whatever you like, or whatever you think might give it a good or unique flavor. chili peppers (of all types) cayenne paprika brown sugar honey Worcestershire garlic onion ginger soy sauce cumin cilantro thyme Well, you get the idea (and this is only a few). Spices come from all parts of the globe. Chili peppers alone are grown all over the world. But don't think that those of us here in the southwest part of the United States and Mexico have a lock on chilies, either. Have you ever wondered about chilies in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, South America and the rest of the southern hemisphere? Then give Nigel a visit at Chillies in Australia . He provides exhaustive, up-to-date information on all aspects of chillies in both hemispheres. He's got you covered from seed selection through preserving and cooking. A Basic BBQ Sauce RecipeHere is a basic recipe for BBQ sauce for you to consider.1/4 c cider vinegar Combine all ingredients It can't get any more simple than that. The vinegar/ketchup base can vary greatly from one recipe to the next. Those base ingredients could have a different ratio. The amounts could be increased or decreased, or be something completely different (like tomato sauce). Changing any of the other flavorings and seasonings is entirely up to you, your taste, and your imagination. With some recipes for BBQ sauce you will simply mix up the ingredients and use it immediately (as above). Others will require you to heat it first. Be aware that using something like ketchup (catsup) will give you a different flavor depending on which brand you use. Heinz (my favorite) tastes different than Hunt's or other brands. Let's say this is not your style. If this doesn't suit your taste, go a different direction. For instance, you may want a more sweet KC style of sauce . OK. Start small. Begin with some 1 c tomato sauce (or ketchup if you prefer) Heat this while you are combining ingredients. The molasses will thin down and make it easier. If it is too thick add a little vinegar to thin it as needed. If you like, you could add a touch of hot sauce, curry powder, or liquid smoke. It's your sauce, you know. Make it like you want. Go Forth and CreateAs you make changes, taste along the way. If you make major changes to a recipe, do it in small batches and take notes. If you hit on a good one (like another K.C. Masterpiece), you will want to duplicate it (and sell it if it's really good).When it comes to BBQ sauce recipes, there really are no rules or limitations. Feel free to sautee onions and garlic before adding liquids. Good luck to you. And don't worry about the imperfect ones. Get another drink and try again. What Makes Your Style of BBQ Sauce
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