Best 9 Memphis Style Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of barbecue, Memphis-style sauce reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its bold, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor profile. This iconic sauce, a harmonious blend of tangy tomatoes, rich molasses, and zesty spices, elevates any grilled or smoked meats to culinary masterpieces. Memphis-style barbecue sauce boasts a remarkable versatility, gracing not only ribs and pork shoulder but also chicken, tofu, and vegetables. Its smoky allure adds a tantalizing depth of flavor to grilled burgers, hot dogs, and even pizza. With its balanced sweetness and tang, this sauce is an all-purpose condiment, transforming everyday meals into finger-licking delights. Explore the diverse recipes featured in this article and discover the magic of Memphis-style barbecue sauce, an essential addition to any grill master's arsenal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEMPHIS BARBECUE SAUCE



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I created this Memphis BBQ sauce recipe for our summer picnics because we love to grill. It can be made ahead, so it's ready whenever you fire up the grill. —Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup white or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the mustard, salt and cayenne pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until desired consistency, 10-15 minutes. Cool., Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MEMPHIS-STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Use this sauce for Southern Grilled Chicken with Macaroni Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thick, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

MEMPHIS BARBECUE SAUCE



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Traditionally Memphis Barbecue is served without a sauce, but since rules are made to be broken try this fantastic sauce on your barbecue.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Sauce     Condiment

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup onion, pureed
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ​prepared mustard
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon ​ mild chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 383 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 2 1/2 cups (10 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MEMPHIS BARBECUE SAUCE



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The secret is in the sauce. This recipe is posted on another web site and I made some minor adjustments for personal taste. Use this sauce for Recipe #98940.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except for oil.
  • Bring to a low boil, stirring often.
  • Using a splatter screen, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in oil until blended.
  • Store in a sealed container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.5, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 3254.2, Carbohydrate 88.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 74.6, Protein 5.9

THE BEST BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 cups ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup steak sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
Kosher salt
1 to 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, until the onions are golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, 1 cup water, the vinegar, brown sugar, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, mustard, celery seed and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the onions are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the liquid smoke, if using. Strain the sauce, pressing on the solids to extract any liquid.

MEMPHIS-STYLE BABY BACK RIBS



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When she started dating her now husband, Melissa Cookston fell in love - with barbecue. "He took me to watch a competition and I was hooked," she says. She signed up for her first cook-off a few months later and eventually became the first woman to win the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis, TN, twice! These days, Melissa is the pitmaster at Mississippi's Memphis Barbecue Co., where she's much more serious about the quality of the meat than the table manners: "We give you permission to play with your food, stick it in your face and lick sauce off your hands," she says.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup turbinado sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup Hungarian paprika
1/4 cup ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
2 racks baby back ribs (2 to 2 1/2 pounds each)
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 cups applewood chips

Steps:

  • Make the rub: Whisk the turbinado sugar, brown sugar, salt, paprika, ancho powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, mustard powder, cayenne, cumin and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Preheat a grill to medium low and prepare for indirect cooking: On a gas grill, preheat the grill, then turn off half the burners. On a charcoal grill, light the coals, then bank to one side; put a disposable aluminum drip pan on the unlit side of the grill under the grates. Meanwhile, soak the wood chips in water, 30 minutes; drain.
  • Make the ribs: Turn the ribs bone-side up. Slip a paring knife between the thin membrane and the bone to loosen, then pull off the membrane; trim any excess fat. Season both sides of the racks with the rub (about 1/2 tablespoon per side). Transfer to a roasting pan, bone-side down, and let sit 30 minutes.
  • When the grill registers 250˚ F, add the wood chips: On a gas grill, fill a smoker box with the chips and use according to the manufacturer's instructions; on a charcoal grill, sprinkle the chips over the coals. Place the ribs bone-side down on the cooler side of the grill. Cover the grill and smoke the ribs for 2 hours (if using charcoal, adjust the air vents and add more coals as needed so the temperature stays around 250˚ F).
  • While the ribs are smoking, lay out 2 long sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (or double pieces of regular foil). Spread 1/2 tablespoon each of the rub, brown sugar and maple syrup down the center of each piece of foil.
  • Place the ribs, meat-side down, on the prepared foil, then top each rack with another 1/2 tablespoon each of the rub, brown sugar and maple syrup. Fold the foil over the ribs and crimp the edges, leaving one side open; pour 2 tablespoons apple juice into each packet and crimp the final edge to seal. Return to the grill and cook until the meat is tender, 2 to 2 1/2 more hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce: Heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the ketchup, 1/2 cup honey, the tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, cayenne and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a low boil, whisking, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Whisk in 1/2 cup water and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of the rub until dissolved; season with more of the rub, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Let cool.
  • Make the glaze: Whisk 3/4 cup of the barbecue sauce with the remaining 1/4 cup honey. Set aside the rest of the barbecue sauce for serving.
  • Carefully remove the ribs from the foil; return to the grill, meat-side up. Brush with the glaze and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice. For "muddy style," sprinkle with more of the rub. Serve with the remaining barbecue sauce.

MEMPHIS-STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Make and share this Memphis-Style Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h5m

Yield 25-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (24 ounce) bottle ketchup
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, water, vinegar, both sugars, pepper, onion & mustard. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Reduce heat to low & simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add lemon juice & Worcestershire sauce, then simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat & let it cool, before pouring into an airtight container & refrigerate not longer than 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 313.8, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.9, Protein 0.6

MEMPHIS-STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Bring the flavors of a Memphis BBQ pit to your backyard this summer. Great on sandwiches, ribs, chicken or steaks.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, fresh ground
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 7 minutes; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1733.5, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 43.2, Protein 5

MEMPHIS MAGIC BARBECUE SAUCE



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Make and share this Memphis Magic Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup minced onion
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 dash Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Cook onions in butter until soft and golden.
  • Add everything else. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
  • Puree in blender or food processor when cool.
  • Serve warmed up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 1817.6, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices. It also means using a good quality tomato sauce or paste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make Memphis-style barbecue sauce. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.
  • Let the sauce simmer for a while. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
  • Use the sauce on your favorite grilled or smoked meats. Memphis-style barbecue sauce is perfect for ribs, chicken, pork, and beef.
  • Serve the sauce with a side of coleslaw or potato salad. This will help to round out the meal.

Conclusion:

Memphis-style barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of grilled or smoked meats. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are firing up the grill, be sure to give Memphis-style barbecue sauce a try.

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