Best 7 Southern Comfort Bbq Sauce Recipes

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Southern comfort BBQ sauce is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. With its sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor, it is the perfect addition to any barbecue. Whether you are using it to baste your ribs, chicken, or pork, or simply dipping your favorite sides, a good Southern comfort BBQ sauce can make all the difference. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for Southern comfort BBQ sauce, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. From traditional recipes to modern twists, we have something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 COMFORT BBQ SAUCE



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Make and share this Southern Comfort BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups approx

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 lb diced bacon
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
28 ounces ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons Southern Comfort
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/8 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Saute bacon until crisp. add onions, cook until onions are transparent.
  • add all other ingredients, except Southern Comfort.
  • Cook 20 minutes and remove from heat, THEN Add Southern Comfort.
  • use on whatever your are grilling, refreidgerate unsed portions.

SOUTHERN COMFORT GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon espresso powder or instant coffee
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 racks baby back pork ribs, membrane removed, cut into 3 to 4 rib pieces
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup apple juice
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 shots (4 1/2 ounces) Southern Comfort
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 onion
Oil, for drizzling
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add the light brown sugar, espresso powder, mustard powder, paprika and cayenne.
  • Sprinkle the ribs with salt and pepper, then generously rub with the spice blend. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet, add the apple juice and cover with foil. Place in the oven and cook until tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • For the BBQ Sauce: Meanwhile, combine the tomato sauce, chicken stock, Southern Comfort, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, garlic, onion, a drizzle of oil and some ground pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook at a low bubble for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard the onion and garlic.
  • Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and pour off the liquid. Place under the broiler and cook until lightly golden brown in color, about 3 minutes. Brush the ribs with 1 to 2 cups of the BBQ Sauce, and broil again, about 3 minutes more.

BLACKENED SNAPPER WITH CREAMY GRITS AND SOUTHERN COMFORT BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

4 snapper fillets
1/4 pound butter
Blackening Seasoning, recipe follows
Creamy grits, recipe follows
Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
Lemon wedges
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups water
1/4 pound salted butter
Salt and pepper
2 cups quick grits
1/4 pound bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup minced red onion
3 tablespoons Southern Comfort
1/2 cup brown sugar
14 ounces ketchup
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for about 10 minutes. Melt butter in the skillet and then pour onto a plate. Dip each fillet in butter so that each side is coated. Sprinkle 1 side of each fillet with blackening seasoning. Place in hot skillet, seasoned side down, and then sprinkle other side generously with blackening seasoning. Cook about 2 minutes or until the underside looks charred. Turn and cook about 2 more minutes or until done.
  • Spread creamy grits on 4 plates. Squeeze barbecue sauce in diagonal lines over grits. Place fish on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.
  • Combine all spices and mix well.
  • Bring heavy cream and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add butter, and salt and pepper. Slowly stir in grits and reduce heat. Cook approximately 20 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon to 3/4 done. Add peppers and onion and saute until tender. Carefully flame with Southern Comfort. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool and transfer to squeeze bottle.

PAUL'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BBQ SAUCE



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You won't have to go to Texas to get the big BBQ taste. You'll be the envy at your backyard BBQ party. You like it spicy or sweet it's up to you. Put it on chicken, beef and/or ribs. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy!

Provided by Paul

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups apple cider vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place the apple cider vinegar in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Mix in the ketchup, onion, garlic, dry mustard, chili powder, seasoning salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the brown sugar. Cook, stirring often, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, and, stirring occasionally, allow the mixture to simmer about 45 minutes, until thickened. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 141.7 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

SOUTHERN LIVING'S BEST BBQ SAUCE



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Makes 1 Quart of the Best lip Smacking Sauce you Have Ever Tried! We use it on Pork BBQ, on Chicken, On Ribs and as a dip for Parties! This is Great Stuff!

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 Quart, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups A.1. Original Sauce
1 1/2 cups molasses (Sorghum)
3/4 cup Heinz ketchup
1/4 cup lemon juice (I use a real Lemon)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
6 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a full boil.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Makes 1 Quart of the Best Lip smacking Sauce you ever Tried!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143, Fat 0.1, Sodium 517.8, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 28.9, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your BBQ sauce. Use ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and fragrant spices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making BBQ sauce. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to suit your own taste.
  • Cook the sauce low and slow: This will help the flavors to develop and deepen. Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
  • Use a variety of spices: Smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin are all classic BBQ spices. But don't be afraid to experiment with other spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Add a little sweetness: A touch of sweetness can help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar. You can use brown sugar, honey, or molasses.
  • Make a big batch: BBQ sauce is a great condiment to have on hand. It can be used on chicken, pork, beef, or fish. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for vegetables or French fries.

Conclusion:

With so many delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a Southern Comfort BBQ sauce that you love. Whether you like it sweet, smoky, or spicy, there's a recipe out there for you. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy some delicious BBQ!

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