Memphis Barbecue Sauce

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Course BBQ Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword barbecue, sauce

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 102kcal

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

2 ½ cups ketchup
1 ¼ cups water
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup sugar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice I would start with 1/2 tablespoon and go from there
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Place all ingredients except for the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until thickened, stirring often.
Stir in the lemon juice (to taste) and Worcestershire sauce. Continue simmering another 30 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

I prefer to not serve my BBQ sauce cold if refrigerated. I like to warm it on the stovetop or set it out on the countertop for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Add a few (big) drops of hot sauce if you want a spicy version.

Add a few (small) drops of liquid smoke if you want a smoky version.

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