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posted by Saucy on Jul 29

Another region with a claim on the title of best BBQ is Kansas City. The BBQ sauces in Kansas City are tomato based, tangy and sweet. These sauces are great brushed on smoked or grilled meats. However, because of all the sugar they tend to burn when exposed to the high heat of a grill for long periods. It is best to brush them on late in the cooking process. They are also wonderful served as a dipping sauce.

The BBQ sauce recipe below is a classic example of Kansas City style BBQ sauce. Make sure to reserve some for dipping. It’s finger licking good!

1/4 cup chopped onion
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ketchup
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onions and garlic and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a food processor or blender and add the remaining ingredients. Puree until smooth. Pour the puree into a sauce pan and cook over medium-high heat until it starts to bubble. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce. Allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container. This BBQ sauce will keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

posted by Saucy on Jul 27

Nothing can evoke more passionate debate than a discussion about where the best BBQ can be found. BBQ styles and sauces vary widely across the great expanse of the US. From the vinegar based sauces of the Carolinas to the tomato based sauces of Kansas City. In Texas it’s all about the beef, while in Memphis it’s the ribs and North Carolina the pulled pork. The tastes and styles vary, but that low slow smoky goodness they all share is all delicious!

In eastern North Carolina they use a vinegar sauce with spice and a little bit of sweetness to balance it out. South of there, in southern North Carolina and South Carolina, they add mustard to this concoction. West of there they add ketchup. These vinegar based BBQ sauces are a wonderful complement to a tender slowly smoked pork shoulder. The BBQ sauce recipe below is a classic eastern North Carolina vinegar sauce.

2 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the best results, make this 1-2 days in advance to allow the flavors to blend. Combine all of the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously to blend. Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.