Barbecue sauce has a rich history that dates back to the culinary tradition of the southern United States, where barbecue is much more than just a cooking method: it is a cultural celebration. Originally, each region developed its own variant of this sauce, using local ingredients to complement smoked or grilled meats. In Latin America, this sauce is adapted with variations in flavor and texture; for example, in Mexico it is known as "salsa para asado" and often includes spicy and citrus notes, while in countries like Argentina and Uruguay, although they prefer chimichurri, barbecue sauce is also appreciated as an accompaniment for grilled meats. In general, barbecue sauce has different names and styles, but its function is the same: to enhance the flavor of grilled meats with a sweet, acidic, and spicy touch.
Quick barbecue sauce
How to Make Quick Barbecue Sauce
To prepare this quick barbecue sauce you will need the following ingredients: onion, garlic clove, butter, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, and hot sauce.
In a small saucepan, cook the onion and garlic in butter until tender.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
Use as a glaze for pork, chicken, or beef.
Refrigerate leftovers.
If you prefer to prepare it in the microwave:
In a 1-quart glass container, heat the butter in the microwave on high power for 30 to 45 seconds or until melted.
Add the onion and garlic.
Cook in the microwave on high power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until tender.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Cover with wax paper.
Cook in the microwave on high power for 3 to 5 minutes or until the mixture boils.
Cook in the microwave at 2/3 power for 4 to 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
Proceed as indicated above and enjoy your quick barbecue sauce on any occasion.
Ingredients (9)
- Onion
- Garlic Clove
- Butter
- Ketchup
- Brown Sugar
- Lemon Juice
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Prepared Mustard
- Hot Sauce
Instructions (21 steps)
- 1 In a small saucepan
- 2 cook the onion and garlic in margarine until tender
- 3 Add the remaining ingredients
- 4 Bring to a boil
- 5 Reduce heat
- 6 Simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes
- 7 Use as a glaze for pork
- 8 chicken
- 9 or beef
- 10 Refrigerate leftovers
- 11 Microwave:
- 12 In a 1-quart glass dish
- 13 heat margarine in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until melted
- 14 Add onion and garlic
- 15 Cook in the microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until tender
- 16 Add the remaining ingredients
- 17 Cover with wax paper
- 18 Cook in the microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes or until the mixture boils
- 19 Cook in the microwave at 2/3 power for 4 to 5 minutes
- 20 To blend the flavors
- 21 Proceed as directed above