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3 MUST-HAVE BBQ Sauces for Chicken, Beef & Pork

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If you like barbecue sauce, you will love these three versions. The classic sauce is Texas-style, the creamy sauce is from Alabama, and the mustard sauce is from the Carolinas.

All three sauces are wonderful with beef, chicken, or pork and after you try them, you’ll probably have a favorite one for each type of protein.

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alabama white sauce bbq sauce square

Alabama White BBQ Sauce

Victoria
Unique, zesty, creamy, nd perfect on chicken!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 100 kcal

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The Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, or use grainy!
  • 1 tbsp horseradish, prepared, the fewest ingredients possible
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • dash fish sauce

The Process
 

  • Measure all ingredents into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
  • Rest in the fridge for an hour. If the sauce is thin, add more mayo to thicken it.
  • Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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carolina mustard sauce bbq sauce square

Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce

Victoria
Unique, mustardy, tangy, and perfect on chicken, pork, or beef.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 72 kcal

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The Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup mustard, yellow
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, light
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp horseradish, prepared, the fewest ingredients possible
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • dash fish sauce
  • dash hot sauce

The Process
 

  • Measure all ingredients into a medium-sized saucepan. Mix to combine. Heat on a low simmer for about 10 minutes and then serve.
  • Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 242mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.5mg
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Rich's Sweet & Zippy Classic BBQ Sauce

Victoria
A delicious traditional BBQ sauce with a touch of sweet and a bunch of tang.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 74 kcal

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The Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, light
  • 1 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup beef or chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp ground mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 dashes fish sauce
  • 2 dashes hot sauce

The Process
 

  • Measure all ingredients into a medium-sized saucepan. Mix to combine. Heat on a low simmer for about 10 minutes and then serve.
  • Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 352mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg
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