BBQ Sauces: Spicy and Sweet

One of the best things of summer is barbecuing.  My husband and I usually BBQ all year long, but during the summer we really enjoy being outside by the pool and cooking some good food.  Today I made two BBQ sauces..one is spicy and the other one sweet and tangy.

I found this recipe in the Food Network Magazine, and I thought why not give it a try.

Almost Famous BBQ Sauce-Spicy and a little darker in color

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Vegetable oil

3 gloves of garlic smashed

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 tbsp chilli powder

1 3/4 cups apple cider vinegar

1/4 water

1/4 cup molasses

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp mustard powder

2 tsp Instant espresso powder

3/4 tsp ground pepper

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 cup ketchup

1 cup pineapple preserves

1/2 tsp liquid smoke

Heat vegetable oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.  Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden about 1 minute.  Stir in tomato paste and chilli powder until incorporated, about 1 minute.  Whisk in the vinegar, water, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard powder, espresso black pepper and cayenne..bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.  Whisk in the ketchup and pineapple preserves. Simmer and cook for 45 or until thickened.  Whisk in the liquid smoke and let sauce sit until cool to room temperature.  take out the garlic.  Can refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.  You can use it on ribs and chicken.  Enjoy!!

Texas Style BBQ sauce- Sweet and Spicy

Ingredients: 

1 tbsp butter

1 small onion chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup of ketchup

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 lemon juice

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp yellow mustard

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp chilli powder

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, add the onions and cook for 3 minutes add garlic, cook for 1 minute.  then stir in remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and the reduce to simmer. cook for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.  Enjoy with your ribs or chicken!!