Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce
We’ve spent years testing Texas Style barbecue sauces, and this tomato-based version is our favorite by far. We keep the spices mild, but the depth of flavor is no less intense.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 40 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup lard
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onions
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 cup natural ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the lard. Add the onions, garlic, and celery, and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Add the ketchup, vinegar, water, Worcestershire, and black pepper and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- 3
Spoon a few tablespoons sauce into a small bowl. Add the chili powder and stir until smooth.
- 4
Stir the chili powder mixture into the rest of the sauce. Remove from the heat and let stand for 1 hour.
- 5
That's it. You're done. The slightly chunky sauce is nice as is, but for a smoother consistency, purée it in a blender or with an immersion blender. This sauce is best served warm or at room temperature but it stores really well in the fridge for up to 5 days.