Memphis BBQ Sauce Recipe
Memphis BBQ Sauce Recipe is a tangy, vinegar based barbecue sauce with mild sweetness and spice, traditionally used on ribs, pulled pork, and smoked meats. I made this Memphis BBQ Sauce Recipe because I grew up tasting similar sauces at family cookouts and local barbecue spots. I have old experience making this sauce after watching pit masters prepare it on television and food shows focused on Memphis barbecue culture.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Stove
- Heat-safe jar or bottle for storage
Ingredients
- 240 g ketchup
- 120 ml apple cider vinegar
- 75 g packed brown sugar
- 40 g molasses
- 15 g yellow mustard
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 1 g garlic powder
- 1 g onion powder
- 2 g chili powder
- 0.5 g cayenne pepper
- 1 g black pepper
- 3 g kosher salt
- 240 ml white vinegar
- 30 g butter
- 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce to taste (such as Tabasco)
Instructions
Combine The Ingredients
- Place the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, butter, and all the spices into a medium saucepan. Stir to mix everything together.
Heat And Melt
- Set the saucepan over medium heat. Keep stirring as it warms, making sure the butter melts completely and the sugar dissolves into the sauce.
Simmer The Sauce
- Turn the heat down to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes. Stir now and then until it thickens slightly.
Finish And Serve
- Taste the sauce and adjust it with hot sauce or a little extra vinegar if needed. Take it off the heat, let it cool a bit, and serve with grilled or smoked meats.