This Spicy Texas Bar-B-Que Sauce delivers a robust flavor profile with a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and heat. Featuring a base of rich tomato paste and ketchup, it is deepened by the savory notes of Worcestershire sauce and brightened with fresh lime juice. The addition of chopped onions, garlic, and jalapeos provides a textured, aromatic kick, while ground red chiles bring a slow-building spice that lingers pleasantly. This vegan-friendly sauce simmers to a thick, glossy consistency, making it ideal for brushing onto grilled ribs, chicken, or vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking. It also serves as an excellent dipping sauce for nachos or fried foods. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing the flavors to meld and improve over time.
Spicy Texas Bar-B-Que Sauce
Description
This Spicy Texas Bar-B-Que Sauce delivers a robust flavor profile with a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and heat. Featuring a base of rich tomato paste and ketchup, it is deepened by the savory notes of Worcestershire sauce and brightened with fresh lime juice. The addition of chopped onions, garlic, and jalapeos provides a textured, aromatic kick, while ground red chiles bring a slow-building spice that lingers pleasantly. This vegan-friendly sauce simmers to a thick, glossy consistency, making it ideal for brushing onto grilled ribs, chicken, or vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking. It also serves as an excellent dipping sauce for nachos or fried foods. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing the flavors to meld and improve over time.Ingredients
Directions
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In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the vegetable oil, chopped onions, garlic, and jalapeo chiles. Saut over medium heat for 5 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
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Add the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, ground red chiles, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, and beer to the saucepan.
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Stir the mixture thoroughly to dissolve the sugar and combine all ingredients.
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Increase the heat to high and bring the sauce to a boil.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Cover the saucepan and let the sauce simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Taste the sauce and adjust the amount of ground red chiles if more heat is desired.
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 114.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 19.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 29.4g10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 29.4g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Jalapeo chiles should be seeded and finely chopped to control the heat level. Wear gloves when handling jalapeos to avoid skin irritation.
For a smoother sauce, blend the mixture with an immersion blender after simmering, or strain it through a fine-mesh sieve.
This sauce thickens as it cools. If it becomes too thick upon reheating, add a splash of water or beer to reach the desired consistency.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The flavors will deepen and improve after 24 hours.
You can substitute the beer with vegetable broth or apple cider for a non-alcoholic version, though the flavor profile will change slightly.
