Best 8 Southern Barbecue Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Southern barbecue spaghetti sauce is a unique and flavorful sauce that combines the classic flavors of barbecue sauce with the hearty goodness of spaghetti sauce. This fusion of flavors creates a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to make a variety of dishes, from traditional spaghetti and meatballs to pulled pork sandwiches. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy your favorite Italian dishes, or if you're just looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sauce, look no further than southern barbecue spaghetti sauce.

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

SOUTHERN BARBECUE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I revamped our favorite sloppy joe recipe into this thick spaghetti sauce that simmers in the slow cooker. The flavor is jazzy enough to be interesting to adults, yet mild enough for the kids to enjoy. -Rhonda Melanson, Sarnia, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
12 cups hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, onions, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, cumin and chili powder. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BBQ SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic salt
3 1/2 cups Neely's BBQ sauce, recipe follows
1 pound pork, beef, or chicken, cooked and chopped into bite-size pieces
1 pound spaghetti
2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute the pepper and onion until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt. Add the BBQ sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and add the chopped meat.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to boil. Season liberally with salt and add spaghetti. Cook until al dente (firm but not hard), about 7 minutes, and drain. Toss spaghetti with sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

BARBECUE SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup paprika
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 3/4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds pulled pork
Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Make the seasoning mix: Combine the paprika, sugar and onion powder in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
  • Make the barbecue spaghetti: Combine the ketchup, both sugars, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, the onion powder, mustard powder, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, 1/3 cup seasoning mix and 1 cup water in a large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add the sauteed vegetables and pulled pork to the sauce and continue to simmer, 1 more hour.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti as the label directs. Drain, then add to the pot with the sauce and toss.

SOUTHERN BARBECUE SAUCE



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This is a classic tomato-based barbecue sauce with loads of flavor. Make it at home with ketchup and a few common ingredients, spicy or mild.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Sauces     Sauce

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 1/2 cups ketchup
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan. Add the minced garlic and cook for 15 to 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.
  • Add the ketchup, cider vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, paprika, bay leaf, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Do not add the butter at this point. Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch for burning and lower the temperature if needed.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter. Once melted through, let sauce cool for 10 to 15 minutes before using.
  • If making ahead of time, cool sauce for 30 minutes and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four to five days after preparation.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 3 cups (48 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

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

SOUTHERN-STYLE MEAT SAUCE



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This is my Mom's spaghetti recipe that has been my favorite since the age of three! Great for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti and with a salad and garlic bread.

Provided by Noelle C

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 2h40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds ground beef
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 tablespoons dried oregano
4 tablespoons dried basil leaves
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 (4.5 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot heat olive oil. Add onions and simmer on medium heat until semi soft; stir in garlic. Be careful not to burn. Add ground beef and cook until all pink is gone; drain.
  • In pot with drained beef, gently stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce. Mix in oregano, basil, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, mushrooms, bay leaves and salt; bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer for about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 2562.2 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

CROCK POT SOUTHERN BBQ SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Nice change of pace from regular spaghetti sauce - from "Fix It and Forget It Slow Cooker Magic" magazine.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large non- stick skillet, cook turkey, onion, mushrooms, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
  • Transfer meat mixture to crock pot.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, broth, Worcesteshire sauce, brown sugar, cumin and chili powder. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours.
  • Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 860.8, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 16.6, Protein 11.4

SOUTHERN BARBECUE SPAGHETTI



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The sauce is excellent. Great for company, or a family meal for a couple days. I have tried this, and the sauce can be easily freezed if necessary.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup or 1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup nonfat beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
12 cups spaghetti, cooked

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, cook the turkey, onions, mushrooms, green pepper, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker, stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, broth, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, cumin, and chili powder, and stir well.
  • Cook on low 4-5 hours.
  • Serve over cooked spaghetti.

Tips:

  • To make the sauce extra flavorful, use a combination of pork and beef stock.
  • Brown the ground beef and sausage thoroughly before adding them to the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices to flavor the sauce, such as garlic, onion, paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the sauce over spaghetti or other pasta, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Southern-style barbecue spaghetti sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With its combination of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors, this sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.

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