The Secret For A Great Barbecue: Is It Really In The Sauce?

We have heard a ton of times that the secret for a great barbecue is in the sauce.  Well, it might be!  What is a barbecued chicken, a rack of barbecued ribs or a T-bone steak without an accompanying sauce? Well I am sure this can spark a debate among different schools of thought (or I should say barbecuing?)  about the need for sauce, but my own personal experience has led me to believe that the secret is in the sauce.  

Let me share with you four barbecue sauce recipes and you be the judge!

2/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
Hot sauce to taste
Rosemary (crumbled) to taste

Mix all ingredients together. A good brand of hot sauce for flavor is Grace Hot Pepper Sauce. Brush on pork spare ribs, steaks, or chops while barbecuing or baking.

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1 package taco seasoning
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, diced

Sauté onions in butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Add all other ingredients and simmer another 5 minutes. Adds a little "zing" to your chicken or meat on the grill.

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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped onion

Mix together and cook over low heat 5 minutes. Easily doubled.

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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash of cayenne
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons water
Red pepper
1/3 cup butter

Heat all ingredients, stirring frequently until butter is melted.


As I said before, you be the judge.  Pick the one that best suits your barbecue venture and enjoy!