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How to Make Basic Barbecue Sauce

June 4, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

One condiment this Kansas girl is never without is barbecue sauce. Well, except that one time when the ribs were ready and yep, I was out of the liquid gold. Not one to run to the store for only one condiment, I decided to make my own sauce.

Since it’s summer I tend to use quite quite a bit more barbecue sauce on burgers, ribs, and even inside lettuce wraps. So, in case you’re like me, here’s How to Make Basic Barbecue Sauce when the bottle stuff just won’t do or you’re out of it. This recipe is ketchup based and is more of a Kansas City barbecue sauce.

Barbecue is a staple food group when you live in Kansas. We smoked this rack of ribs on our Traeger Tailgater low and slow adding barbecue sauce at the end of cooking.

Once you’ve combined all of the barbecue sauce ingredients using a whisk in a saucepan, turn the pan to low heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Be sure to stir often. Remove the pan from the burner and allow to cool before pouring the barbecue sauce into a Bell jar and sealing it. Your sauce will keep for about two weeks in the refrigerator.

While there are many kinds of barbecue sauce varieties from Carolina style vinegar based to Kansas City style tomato based, I prefer the later on everything from smoked pulled pork and ribs to cheddar cheeseburgers. I’ve also included the links to a few of my recipes that use can this sauce. You might enjoy: Grilled Blooming Onion with Barbecue Sauce , Barbecue Chicken Spring Rolls, and Ultimate Summer Hot Dog Toppings List. 

Making your own sauce is incredibly simple and takes very little time. Give it a try! Do you have a summer grill recipe that you love to sauce up? Share it in the comments section below.

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How to Make Basic Barbecue Sauce

This Kansas City style barbecue sauce is easy to make and better tasting than the bottled variety.

10 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

25 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. ketchup
  • 3 T. dark brown sugar
  • 3 T. cider vinegar
  • 2 T worcestershire
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
  2. Stir the ingredients well on a low simmer until fully incorporated.
  3. Simmer for about 15 minutes stirring often.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  5. Pour sauce into glass jar and seal with a lid.
  6. Refrigerate jarred sauce.

Notes

You can also use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika. Want a more Memphis style sauce, add more vinegar and molasses for sweetener.

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111 cal

Carbs

27 g
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Ultimate Summer Hot Dog Toppings List

June 11, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Tis the season to grab a bag of hotdogs and buns and head out to the grill. Let’s face it. Nothing makes kids happier than a hot dog OR says summer like a piled high hot dog bun. But who needs another cookout basic dog? Not this girl. We can do better than ketchup and yellow mustard.

Elevate your flavor beyond just adding ketchup and mustard by layering your beefy frank with this Ultimate Summer Hot Dog Toppings List! I can hear the sizzle now. Hot diggity dog!

Scroll down for a long list of topping options. Oh, and don’t forget to toast your buns on the grill too.

Traditional Coney 

Toppings:

  • ketchup
  • yellow mustard
  • dill pickle spear
  • celery salt

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Mexican Hot Dog

Toppings:

  • Diced jalapeño (remove seeds)
  • cheddar cheese
  • white onion
  • cilantro

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Beer Braut with Caramelized Onions

Toppings:

  • caramelized white onions
  • stone ground mustard

Cooking Instructions:

  1. add 2 cups sliced white onions into a pan of 2 T. melted butter
  2. add 2 T worcestershire
  3. saute until onions are caramelized

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Other toppings ideas:

Memphis Hot Dog

  • barbecue sauce
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • diced scallions

Fajita Hot Dog

  • grilled bell peppers and onions seasoned coated with fajita seasoning
  • shredded Mexican or taco cheese
  • dollap sour cream
  • dollap guacamole

Chili Cheese Coney

  • chili (or sloppy joe mix)
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • diced white onion

Cheesy Slaw Hot Dog

  • creamy cole slaw
  • barbecue sauce
  • crushed cheddar rippled chips (awesome crunch!)

Copycat Chick-fil-a Hot Dog 

  • oven baked waffle fries
  • copycat Chick-fil-a sauce
    • Sauce: Mix together 1/4 c. mayonnaise, 2 T honey, 2 T barbecue sauce, 2 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice. Refrigerate.
    • substitute chicken frank for beef frank, if possible

Hawaiian Hot Dog

  • grilled diced pineapple
  • grilled diced red onion

Polish Hot Dog

  • substitute Polish sausage for beef frank
  • sweet Bavarian sauerkraut without caraway seeds
  • stone ground mustard

Buffalo Chicken Hot Dog

  • substitute a chicken frank for beef frank, if possible
  • jarred buffalo sauce
  • crumbled blue cheese
  • diced celery

I’ll Take Fries With That Hot Dog

  • oven fries
  • crumbled bacon
  • diced scallions

Nach-yo-Typical Hot Dog

  • black beans (drained)
  • shredded Mexican or taco cheese
  • diced jalapeno (remove seeds)
  • diced scallions
  • crushed nacho cheese Doritos
  • dollop sour cream (optional)
  • dollop salsa (optional)
  • sliced avocado (optional)

Tiny Tot Hot Dog

  • baked tater tots
  • sliced American cheese
  • crumbled bacon

Frito Chili Pie Hot Dog

  • chile (or sloppy joe mix)
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fritos corn chips

Spicy BLT Hot Dog

  • bacon wrapped hot dog
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomato
  • sriracha mayo

Mayo Instructions:

  1. 2 T. mayo
  2. 1 T. Sriracha (mix with mayo until well blended)

East Coast Deli Hot Dog

  • pastrami wrapped hot dog
  • slice American cheese
  • shredded lettuce
  • pepperoncinis
  • sandwich dressing oil (buy it bottled at any grocery store)
  • salt and pepper
  • parmasen

Caprese Hot Dog

  • shredded mozzarella
  • diced tomato
  • fresh basil leaves
  • basalmic vinegar

Denver Hot Dog

  • green chile sauce
  • diced white onion
  • dollap sour cream
  • diced jalapeno (optional-remove seeds)

Spicy Korean Hot Dog

  • white rice
  • pickled kimchi (sold by the jar)
  • cilantro

Pizza Hot Dog

  • marinara
  • pepperoni
  • shredded mozzarella
  • Italian seasoning

California Hot Dog

  • avocado mayonnaise
  • cucumber
  • sprouts
  • shredded carrot

Reuben Hot Dog

  • pastrami wrapped hot dog
  • sauerkraut
  • swiss
  • 1000 island dressing

Tex-Mex Hot Dog

  • pinto beans
  • grilled corn
  • avocado
  • black olive
  • hot sauce or salsa

Thai Hot Dog

  • shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • cilantro
  • shredded carrot
  • lime juice
  • jalapeno
  • peanut sauce

Philly Hot Dog

  • caramelized white onion
  • caramelized green peppers
  • nacho cheese

Creole Hot Dog

  • cooked blackened shrimp
  • onion
  • green pepper
  • celery
  • scallions
  • roasted tomatos

BBQ Pulled Pork Hot Dog

  • barbecue pulled pork
  • creamy slaw

Kids Hot Dog Toppings Ideas:

  • Mac-n-Cheese Hot Dog
  • Peanut Butter Jelly Hot Dog
  • Ham (wrap the hot dog) and Cheese Hot Dog

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