Category: Barbecue

2 tablespoons bacon grease
½ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup cider vinegar
1 cup beef stock
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Melt the bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, cumin, and cayenne and continue to cook until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and stock and increase the heat to high to bring to a boil. Stir in the ketchup and hot sauce, then reduce the heat to medium-low, add the salt and black pepper, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

1 15-ounce jar mayonnaise (about 1½ cups)
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon apple juice
Juice of ½ lemon
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well to combine, then serve over barbecue chicken.

Store any remaining sauce in an airtight container, refrigerated.  Stir before serving.

1 cup ketchup
1 cup Heinz chili sauce
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons of Frank’s Red Hot or Tabasco
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely grated onion with juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon liquid smoke

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Allow any remaining sauce to cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container, refrigerated.

1 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup yellow mustard
½ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon hot sauce

Place a saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Whisk in the remaining ingredients, stirring well to combine. Cook over medium heat until bubbles break the surface. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Any remaining sauce should be left to cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container, refrigerated.

1½ cups distilled white vinegar
½ cup cider vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, depending on desired heat level

Warm the vinegars either in the microwave for 30 seconds or on the stovetop. You are warming them only, not boiling. Add the remaining ingredients, stir to dissolve the salt, and pour the mixture into a jar. Set aside for at least 1 day to let the flavors fully meld, then serve.

Store any remaining sauce in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before using.