Memphis-Style Championship Red Sauce Recipe-February 2024-www.zdask.com

　　Memphis-Style Championship Red Sauce is very similar to our award-winning Big Bob Gibson Championship Red Sauce, which is available at retail outlets, with one key difference: In competition I often add extra sweetener to the sauce to give our barbecue a glossy, sweet glaze. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the honey and molasses by two tablespoons each.

Ingredients

makes 4 cups

　　1 1/4 cups ketchup

　　1 cup water

　　3/4 cup vinegar

　　3/4 cup tomato paste

　　3/4 cup brown sugar

　　2/3 cup corn syrup

　　1/2 cup pure maple syrup

　　4 tablespoons honey

　　3 tablespoons molasses

　　4 teaspoons salt

　　4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

　　1 tablespoon applesauce

　　1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

　　1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke

　　1 teaspoon onion powder

　　3/4 teaspoon cornstarch

　　1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder

　　1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

　　1/8 teaspoon white pepper

　　1/8 teaspoon celery seed

　　1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Step 1

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium nonreative saucepan and blend well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the sauce to cool, then transfer to a tightly covered jar or plastic container. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Cooking method

Step 2

Stove

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