Best 4 Apple City Barbecue Sauce Mike Mills Recipes

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In the realm of backyard cookouts and smoky grills, Apple City Barbecue Sauce stands as a culinary masterpiece, tantalizing taste buds with its tangy, sweet, and subtly smoky flavors. This iconic sauce, hailing from the bustling streets of Kansas City, has become a staple in barbecue joints and home kitchens alike, adding a burst of flavor to everything from succulent ribs to tender pulled pork. But what truly sets Apple City Barbecue Sauce apart is its versatility. It's not just a sauce for meats; it's a culinary chameleon that elevates the flavors of chicken, seafood, and even vegetables. With its rich, complex taste profile, this sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen, adding a touch of smoky sweetness to your culinary creations.

This article presents a collection of delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of Apple City Barbecue Sauce. From the classic Kansas City-style ribs to the unique Grilled Pineapple with Barbecue Sauce, each recipe highlights the sauce's ability to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary dishes. Whether you're a seasoned barbecue enthusiast or a novice cook looking to elevate your grilling game, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating mouthwatering meals that will leave your taste buds dancing. So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and let the smoky, tangy aroma of Apple City Barbecue Sauce fill your kitchen as you embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE CITY BARBECUE SAUCE



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This award-winning sauce will enhance just about any barbecued dish. This sauce is smooth and on the thin side.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup ketchup/240 mL
2/3 cup/160 mL seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup/120 mL apple juice or cider
1/4 cup/60 mL apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup/120 mL brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup/60 mL soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons/10 mL prepared yellow mustard
3/4 teaspoon/3.75 mL garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon/1.25 mL ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon/1.25 mL cayenne
1/3 cup/80 mL bacon bits (ground in a spice grinder)
1/3 cup/80 mL apple (peeled and grated)
1/3 cup/80 mL onion (grated)
2 teaspoons/10 mL green bell pepper (grated)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, apple juice or cider, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne, and bacon bits in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the apple, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Stir it often.
  • Allow to cool, then pour into a clean glass bottle or jars. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 199 mg, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 4 cups (32 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MIKE MILLS' BEEF RIBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Four 2 1/4- to 2 1/2-pound racks center cut beef ribs
Magic Dust dry rub, recipe follows
Apple City Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
4 cups apple juice in a spray bottle
1/2 cup paprika
1/4 cup kosher salt, finely ground
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup powdered mustard
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1/4 cup granulated garlic
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice or cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/3 cup bacon bits, ground in a spice grinder
1/3 cup peeled and grated apple
1/3 cup grated onion
2 teaspoons grated green bell pepper

Steps:

  • Prepping the meat: There is a skin-like membrane on the back of the ribs. The easiest way to remove it is to start in the middle of the rack and work a table knife or a screwdriver underneath the skin, going all the way across and teasing it up. Slide your forefinger in there and bring your thumb across, holding the rib down and pulling the membrane straight up. It'll peel from the middle.
  • Once you start cooking the ribs, you can't leave the pit or grill unattended for any more than about 20 minutes. You'll need to continually check that the temperature remains between 250 and 275 degrees F at all times in the grill. If it gets too hot, shut the top and bottom drafts to smother the fire. If some of the coals appear to be glowing red, that will cause a hot spot. Don't cook the ribs directly over the hot spot, move them to a different, cooler, part of the grill. If the temperature dips too low, move the ribs to a hot spot for a while and add some hot coals.
  • Sprinkle ribs liberally with Magic Dust, coating both sides. Put them in a shallow pan or on a cookie sheet and cover them with clear plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate them until you're ready to use them. I recommend letting them marinate for at least 1 hour. At the restaurant we dust the ribs up to a day in advance.
  • Place ribs on grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. About 10 minutes before you remove the ribs from the grill, mop them with sauce. When you take them off the grill, mop again with sauce and sprinkle some more Magic Dust on them. Serve immediately. Serves 4 very hungry people or you can cut the rack in half to serve 6 to 8 people who have a regular appetite.
  • Mix all ingredients and store in a tightly covered container. You'll want to keep some in a shaker next to the smoker, grill, or stove. Keeps indefinitely but won't last long.
  • Combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, apple juice or cider, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne, and bacon bits in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the apple, onion, and bell pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Stir it often. Allow to cool, then pour into sterilized glass bottles. A clean glass jar that used to contain mayonnaise or juice works real well. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

APPLE CITY BARBECUE SAUCE



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This sauce is a perfect foil for Caramelized Midwest Pork Steaks, but its fruity flavors would complement nearly any barbecued pork or poultry.

Provided by Adapted from

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup ketchup, preferably made with cane sugar
2/3 cup plain rice vinegar
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon granulated (powdered) garlic
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/3 cup cooked, crumbled bacon, ground in a spice grinder
1/3 cup peeled, freshly grated apple
1/3 cup grated onion
2 teaspoons seeded, grated green bell pepper or jalapeño

Steps:

  • 1 Combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, apple cider, cider vinegar, brown sugar
  • 2 Worcestershire sauce, mustard, granulated garlic, white pepper, cayenne pepper and ground bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
  • 3 Bring to a boil, then stir in the apple, onion and green bell pepper or jalapeño
  • 4 Reduce the heat to medium; cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, to form a sauce that has darkened and thickened a bit
  • 5 If desired, use an immersion (stick) blender to whirr (in the saucepan) for a smoother consistency
  • 6 Let cool
  • 7 Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid, cover and refrigerate
  • 8 Warm or bring to room temperature before serving

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 7 g

APPLE CITY BARBECUE SAUCE



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This is an award winning sauce that is very different and flavorfull. The more you eat of this sauce, the more you crave it. This is actually a sauce from the Apple City BBQ team I found, but have a couple of suggestions that are helpful when making this sauce.

Provided by taylormade626

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 1 Quart, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice or 1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar (I use dark)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup bacon bits (ground fried real bacon)
1/3 cup grated apple
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons grated green bell peppers (I use Penzies brand dried in jar)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients into a food processor and puree as fine as possible (applesauce consistency). Then pour into a sauce pan and simmer for 15 min stirring often. Let cool and pour into a container. It will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
  • Taylormade Tip - Fry you bacon medium crisp so the bits have a sofltly mild crunch. If you fry to a extra hard crisp, the bits will be too hard for the consistancy of this sauce, Also, you really don't have to grate up your onion and apple real fine, as the food processor or grinder will puree it all for you, reducing prep time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8, Fat 0.3, Sodium 586.1, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 31.5, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Use ripe apples for a sweeter, more flavorful sauce.
  • Peel and core the apples before cooking to save time.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for a little heat.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes to develop its flavor.
  • Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Apple City Barbecue Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for ribs, chicken, pork, and even tofu. The sauce is also great as a dipping sauce for appetizers or as a glaze for grilled vegetables. With its sweet, tangy, and smoky flavor, Apple City Barbecue Sauce is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or gathering.

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