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Memphis Rib Sauce

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This is a traditional Memphis style barbecue sauce. It is served on the side as a dipping sauce and not applied to the ribs while they cook. Let your guests decide how much and where they want this fantastic barbecue sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: Makes about 5 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce

Preparation:

Blend together everything except the ketchup. Pour into a saucepan and add the ketchup. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. You can use part of this sauce as a baste during smoking. Serve on the side with ribs.

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 3 out of 5
A good basic sauce, Member skindo

This recipe is good. I've followed the exact recipe and folks have given it rave reviews. However I have also put a little kick into it. After following the recipe, I add the following: 1/2 cup ketchup, quarter cup vinegar, another teaspoonsof hot sauce and two tablespoons of Cayenne Pepper. Some folks swear its the best BBQ sauce they ever had.

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