Mesquite BBQ Sauce
Mesquite BBQ Sauce is a popular variety of barbecue sauce known for its rich, smoky flavor derived from mesquite wood. This sauce blends a mix of tangy, sweet, and sometimes spicy flavors to create a unique taste that enhances the flavor of meats.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke mesquite flavor
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- In your saucepan, mix together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey. Heat over medium until well combined.
- Stir in the liquid smoke, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and let your sauce simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from heat and stir in the Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. This will add a nice tangy finish.
Notes
When cooking the sauce, it’s important to let it simmer slowly to meld the flavors together. Rushing this process can lead to a less cohesive flavor profile, so patience really is key!