Get the taste of Texas at home with this barbecue sauce.
This sauce is slightly spicy and ketchup-forward, with lots of umami from the Worcestershire sauce.
The tang of the apple cider combined with the Worcestershire balances out the sweetness from ketchup and brown sugar.
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In the South, we sure do know our barbecue.
How is one supposed to ranksmoked chickensmothered in vinegary white sauce against Central Texas brisket?
And more often than not, the secret is in the sauce.
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We sought out to devise a Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce that would hey any Lone Star state barbecue fanatic.
This sauce is meant to pair with Texas delicacies likebrisket, sausage, and ribs.
Cool sauce:
Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
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Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
What Makes Texas-Style BBQ Sauce Unique?
Depending on the region of Texas, you may also find variations that are sweeter or thicker.
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Cool to room temperature, then store until ready to use.
How Can I Change Up Texas-Style BBQ Sauce?
For a sweeter sauce, increase the brown sugar or mix in a little honey.
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Looking for a specific consistency?
Simply simmer longer for a thicker texture.
Brush on toward the end of cooking for a perfectly caramelized finish.
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Round out the meal withcoleslaw, baked beans,cornbread,potato salad, or other favorite sides.
