Best 4 The Frugal Gourmets Southern Barbecue Sauce Recipes

The Frugal Gourmet's Southern Barbecue Sauce offers a mouthwatering journey through the realm of smoky, tangy, and lip-smacking flavors. This comprehensive guide presents a diverse collection of barbecue sauce recipes that cater to every taste bud, from the classic and timeless to the unique and adventurous.

For those seeking the authentic Southern experience, the Traditional Southern Barbecue Sauce recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and smokiness. If you prefer a bolder, more robust flavor, the Spicy Southern Barbecue Sauce amps up the heat with a cayenne pepper kick. And for a tangy twist, the Sweet and Tangy Southern Barbecue Sauce combines fruity notes of pineapple and brown sugar with the savory richness of Worcestershire sauce.

Venturing beyond the traditional, the Frugal Gourmet also offers a tantalizing array of specialty barbecue sauces. The Chipotle Barbecue Sauce adds a smoky, earthy depth with chipotle peppers, while the Honey Mustard Barbecue Sauce offers a sweet and tangy delight with a hint of Dijon mustard. For a unique Asian-inspired twist, the Asian Barbecue Sauce incorporates the bold flavors of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.

Whether you're a seasoned barbecue enthusiast or just starting your culinary adventure, The Frugal Gourmet's Southern Barbecue Sauce has something for everyone. With its detailed instructions, helpful tips, and a variety of flavor profiles, this guide will elevate your grilling game and create unforgettable barbecue experiences that will have your friends and family clamoring for more.

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

PRIDE OF DEER CAMP BARBECUE SAUCE-MARINADE

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If you watched The Frugal Gourmet on PBS years ago when his show was the best, you may have seen Jeff Smith make this barbecue sauce. It's a very old recipe (not one of his originally) and it makes a great pork or beef rib marinade. If I recall correctly, Jeff Smith said an old woman who ran a hotel in Chicago gave him the recipe. Anyway, it will keep for a long time, stored in the refrigerator. Another great use for this blend is as a Bloody Mary base -- see directions below. This sauce is much thinner than most barbecue sauces and the recipe makes a LOT as listed! Enjoy. big pat.

Provided by Bone Man

Categories Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 8 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 quarts water
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups Worcestershire sauce (prefer L&P)
1 1/2 cups prepared yellow mustard
1 quart catsup (I use Red Gold)
1/2 cup freshly milled black peppercorns
1/2 cup red pepper flakes (you can adjust this to taste)
3 quarts red wine vinegar
1 quart dry white wine (non-sweet ( make sure it's a quart)
1/2 cup salt

Steps:

Do not prepare any part of this recipe in aluminum vessels -- it will ruin them!
Mix all ingredients in a large cooking pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes.
I store mine in gallon jugs in the refrigerator.
For the PODC Bloody Mary: 1 1/2 oz. vodka; 1 1/2 oz. tomato juice; dash of fresh lemon juice, and; 1/2 teaspoons PODC barbecue sauce. Shake well with crushed ice and serve on the rocks with a celery stick.

SOUTHERN BBQ SAUCE

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This recipe makes a loose barbeque sauce that can be brushed on during cooking. Also can be used as a marinade. We use it when we cook a whole pig; scale the recipe to make 5 gallons for a whole pig.

Provided by Diane

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 175

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 ¼ gallons apple cider vinegar
1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
5 ½ ounces chili pepper flakes
4 ounces cayenne pepper
2 ounces ground black pepper
3 ounces ground paprika

Steps:

In a large, clean tub, mix together the cider vinegar and ketchup. Season with chili flakes, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well, and store in air tight containers. This does not need to be cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 52 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BBQ SHRIMP JEFF SMITH FRUGAL GOURMET

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ï»¿Every once in a while I can't find my cookbook so I search the web for this favorite. Most have errors. Some list butter which when used made the dish taste like glue. You need the oil in the maragine! Taken from Jeff's book

Provided by Phil likes to cook

Categories Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 bacon, slices fried until clear chopped (I don't drain and the receipe is silient)
1/2 lb margarine (I replace one stick with a 1/2 cup of water added with the shrimp and it comes out fine)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (pure found in Indian markets but the ususal blend is fine)
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons rex crab boil (I use "Old bay" crab boil found in front of the fish counter)
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (I add 1 tsp)
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, with shell (I use sized 31-40 per pound sized and peel them)

Steps:

In small fry pan, cook 3 slices of bacon until clear, chop (I don't drain and the receipe is silient).
Add all other ingrediences except Shrimp to fry pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375.
Place shrimp in an open baking dish and pour over the sauce, stir to coat.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes stirring twice (the small shrimp take only 15 minutes).
While baking the shrimp I make some white rice. and serve it over a mound of rice! easy company dishï»¿.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.7, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 145.6, Sodium 1102.5, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 16.7

FRUGAL GOURMET CHICKEN

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I think this came from the Frugal gourmet's tv show - was it back in the 80's? Anyway, this technique of "sealing in the juices" is wonderful and it ends the controversy (at least with me) whether the chicken on the grill is "really done". Try this.

Provided by KCShell

Categories Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

8 -10 chicken drumsticks, any chicken with bone and skin on would be fine
1 cup barbecue sauce (I use "Cookies", a brand that originates from Iowa)

Steps:

Choose a stockpot or large sauce pan, depending on amount of chicken you are making.
Fill pot with water and bring to boil.
Place chicken with skin in pot until it stops boiling.
(Seals in juices) Remove chicken from pot.
Bring pot to a boil again.
Put chicken back in and bring to a full boil.
When water and chicken are boiling again, put lid on pan, turn burner off.
Let stand for one hour.
Finish chicken by placing on grill for 15- 20 minutes Brush with barbecue sauce.
Preparation time is an estimate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 630.5, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 29.3

Tips:

Choose the right tomatoes. Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they have a low water content and a concentrated flavor.
Don't skimp on the spices. A good barbecue sauce should have a complex flavor profile. Use a variety of spices, such as paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, to create a sauce that is both flavorful and aromatic.
Let the sauce simmer. Simmering allows the flavors to meld together and develop. For the best results, simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
Taste the sauce as you go. Adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more sugar if you want a sweeter sauce, or more vinegar if you want a tangier sauce.
Use the sauce on your favorite foods. Barbecue sauce is great on ribs, chicken, pork, and even vegetables. It can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to make a delicious barbecue sauce that will be a hit with your friends and family. So fire up the grill and get cooking!