South Texas BBQ Sauce
Today we are exploring a south Texas BBQ sauce. BBQ sauces from the southern region of Texas have 3 main specifics being sweet, tangy and spicy. This version of South Texas barbecue sauce is sure to please. It is a sweet, tangy sauce with a touch of spicy essence. We have incorporated the sweetness of molasses, the spicy from chipotle adobe sauce, as well as the the tangy from vinegar, spicy mustard and Worcestershire sauce. We have included a fire roasted salsa for even more flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup tomato ketchup
- 1 can 14.5 OZ can fire roasted tomato salsa you may substitute 1 - 14 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar you may substitute wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp stone ground mustard
- 1 tsp chipotle adobe sauce you can omit or reduce this as needed to desired heat level
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Add ingredients (except mustard) and simmer on low about 5 minutes, stirring to incorporate ingredients.
- If using canned salsa, remove from heat and use an immersion blender to blend sauce until smooth, or let sauce cool to room temperature then pour into a blender and blend until smooth. (You can skip this step if using tomato sauce.)
- Return to pan, add spicy brown mustard and turn heat to medium. Heat through, stirring constantly until reduced to your desired thickness.
Notes
1 cup per serving
150 calories per serving
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbspCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22.2gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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