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Memphis Style Barbecue Sauce

Tangy and Sweet Memphis-Style BBQ Sauce Perfect for Any Grill

16servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Memphis Style Barbecue Sauce

About this recipe

Experience the authentic flavors of Memphis with this tangy and sweet barbecue sauce. Perfectly blending the richness of molasses with tangy vinegar and a hint of spice, this sauce complements ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply want to add a kick to your meals, this sauce will be your go-to recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.

  2. 2

    Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

  5. 5

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

  6. 6

    Use sauce to glaze ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken.

Chef's tip

This sauce is versatile and can be adjusted to taste by altering the balance of sweet and spice.

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