Cowboy BBQ Sauce
Cowboy BBQ Sauce captures the bold and smoky essence of frontier cooking with its perfect blend of tomatoes, brown sugar, and spices. This versatile sauce is easily customizable for heat and sweetness, making it ideal for grilling, marinating, or as a flavorful dip.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup bourbon optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat canola oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to the saucepan. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Mix in Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Pour strong brewed coffee and, if desired, bourbon for an extra kick. Stir to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container for storage. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
You can experiment by adding ingredients like a splash of bourbon for a unique twist or fresh herbs for added depth.