Myron Mixon Barbecue Sauce
A homemade barbecue sauce with a balanced combination of sweetness, acidity, savory spices, and gentle smokiness. Use it as a glaze, dipping sauce, or accompaniment for grilled meat.
Equipment
- blender
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce gluten-free if required
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and evenly combined.
- Pour the sauce into a saucepan.
- Warm over medium heat while stirring continuously.
- Do not allow the sauce to boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Use the sauce immediately or let it cool completely before storing.
- Transfer cooled sauce to a clean airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Brush the sauce onto ribs, chicken, pork, beef, or lamb during the final minutes of cooking. It can also be served as a dipping sauce with fries, chicken tenders, grilled vegetables, or pulled pork sandwiches.Recipe Notes
Warm the sauce gently and do not let it boil. Excessive heat can cause the natural sugars to scorch and may make the sauce taste bitter. Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a clean airtight container.Variations
Add cayenne pepper or chili flakes for extra heat. Replace regular paprika with smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor. Molasses can replace the maple syrup for a darker, richer sauce.Wine Advice
A bold Zinfandel complements the sweet and smoky character of the sauce, especially when served with pork or ribs. A rich Shiraz is another suitable choice for strongly flavored grilled meats.Nutrition values
Calories: 95 kcal | koolhydraten: 23 g | Eiwitten: 1 g | Vet: 0 g | Verzadigd vet: 0 g | Natrium: 780 mg | Suiker: 19 g