Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce

  

  

      Ingredients

 2 tablespoons butter

 1/2 cup minced sweet onion

 1 cup ketchup

 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

 1/4 cup molasses

 1 teaspoon chipotle powder

 2 teaspoons paprika

 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

 1/2 teaspoon sea salt                      

                       

                                 

 Directions

 1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

 2. Add the onion and sweat it until softened and translucent, 

3 to 5 minutes.

 3. Add the ketchup, vinegar, molasses, chipotle powder, 

paprika, celery seeds, and salt. Stir to combine. Simmer for 

about 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until 

thickened and darkened.

 Makes about 12 oz.  

BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken

BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken    

  

      Ingredients

 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

 1/2 teaspoon salt 

 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 

 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 

 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

 8-10 strips thick-cut smoked bacon 

 1/4 cup mesquite barbecue sauce          

                       

                                 

 Directions

 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 

 2. Line a baking sheet with a layer of aluminum foil, 

spray it with nonstick cooking spray.

 3. In a small mixing bowl combine the salt, pepper, 

paprika, and cayenne. Spray lightly both sides of the 

chicken with non-stick spray. Sprinkle the spice 

mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.

 4. Wrap each chicken breast with at least 2 bacon strips, 

using toothpicks to hold the bacon in place. Brush each 

breast with barbecue sauce.

 5. Bake for 25–35 minutes or until the internal temp. 

reaches 160 degress.

 6. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, 

remove toothpicks and serve.   

   

Barbecue Turkey Meatballs

Barbecue Turkey Meatballs  

  

  

      Ingredients

 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 

 2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

 1 teaspoon ground cumin 

 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 

 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 

 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chiles 

 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey

 3 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 

 1 tablespoon chili powder               

                                 

 Directions

 1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. 

 2. Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, and chili powder in a large 

mixing bowl; using your hands, shape into 16 meatballs.

 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat pan 

with cooking spray.

 4. Add meatballs; cook 2-3 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.

 5. Add tomato mixture to pan; bring to a simmer. Cover, 

reduce heat, and simmer 6-8 minutes or until meatballs are done.

Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

  

  

            

      Ingredients

 1 tablespoon butter

 1/2 cup minced yellow onion

 1 cup ketchup

 2 tablespoons brown sugar

 1/4 cup bourbon 

 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon        

                                 

 Directions

 1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

 2. Add the onion and sweat it until softened and translucent, 

3 to 5 minutes.

 3. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, bourbon, mustard, and 

cinnamon and stir to combine.

 4. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low or 

medium low to maintain a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes, 

uncovered, stirring occasionally, or until thickened.

 Makes about 8 oz. 

Chipotle-Maple BBQ Sauce

Chipotle-Maple BBQ Sauce    

  

  

            

      Ingredients

 1 tablespoon canola oil

 1 cup minced onion

 2 large garlic cloves, pressed

 1 cup canned chicken broth or homemade stock

 1 cup ketchup

 1/4 cup real maple syrup

 1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper (canned in adobo sauce)

 1 teaspoon sea salt

 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

 1/2 teaspoon allspice                              

 Directions

 1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the onion over 

medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté 2 minutes. 

Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat 

and simmer 15 minutes, or until thickened.

 2. Remove from heat and let cool.

Barbecued Turkey Legs

 Barbecued Turkey Legs  

  

            

       Ingredients

 4 turkey drumsticks

 Salt and pepper 

 1/4 cup catsup 

 1/4 cup molasses 

 1/4 cup vinegar 

 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 

 1/2 teaspoon hickory smoked salt 

 1 tablespoon instant minced onion                  

 Directions

 1. Sprinkle turkey drums with salt and pepper to taste.

 2. Place turkey legs in the crockpot.

 3. Combine catsup , molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, 

hickory smoked salt and instant minced onion. Pour over turkey.

 4. Cover and cook on Low for 7-9 hours. 

Homemade Habanero Honey BBQ Sauce

Homemade Habanero Honey BBQ Sauce  

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard 

 1/2 cup coarsely ground mustard 

 1/3 cup cane syrup 

 1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce 

 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

 1/2 cup brewed coffee 

 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon celery salt 

 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced 

 2 cups apple cider 

 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 

 1 12 oz bottle dark beer 

 1 1/4 cups ketchup 

 1/2 cup honey mustard 

 1/3 cup honey 

 1/3 cup molasses                 

 Directions

 1. Heat a large saucepan then pour in all the ingredients.

 2. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes; 

stir often to blend well.

 3. Chill until ready for use.

Bourbon BBQ Meatballs

Bourbon BBQ Meatballs 

Ingredients: 

1 cup soft, fresh bread crumbs    

1/2 cup buttermilk    

1 egg    

2 tablespoons olive oil    

1 large yellow onion, finely chopped    

2 garlic cloves, minced    

1 pound ground beef    

1 pound ground pork    

1 1/2 teaspoons salt    

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper    

1/2 stick salted butter    

1 16-ounce bottle mild barbecue sauce    

1/4 cup bourbon

Directions  

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir the bread crumbs with the cream and egg. 

Set aside for 10 minutes. 

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 5 to 8 minutes 

until softened and slightly browned. Set the skillet aside without washing.

3. Add the onions, beef, pork, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl. 

Mix well. Roll into about 48 meatballs about 1 1/4 inches in diameter.

4. In the same skillet, melt half the butter over medium-high heat. 

Cook in batches, turning gently, 6 to 8 minutes, adding more butter as needed, until cooked through. 

5. When all the meatballs are cooked, heat the barbecue sauce in the skillet, 

scraping up the pan drippings. Stir in the bourbon. 

Return all the meatballs to the pan and bring the sauce to bubbling, 

tossing the meatballs to heat through before serving.

Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce

Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce 

Ingredients: 

¼ cup vegetable oil 

2 large onions, minced 

¼ cup celery, finely chopped 

4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 

½ cup apple cider vinegar 

¼ cup distilled white vinegar 

¾ cup ketchup 

½ cup tomato sauce 

½ cup water 

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 

1 tablespoon chili powder 

1½ teaspoons ground cumin 

1 teaspoon hot paprika 

1 tablespoon salt

Directions: 

 1. In a heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. 

Add the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes.

 2. Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer the sauce, 

uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. It should be thick.

 3. Purée the sauce in a blender until smooth.

 4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for a couple of weeks.