Apr 21

Patti’s Barbeque Sauce

This is a recipe I made when friends stopped by unexpectedly and we decided to barbeque up some ribs and chicken and had no Barbeque sauce on hand. Not to bad for a rush job even if I do say so myself. It is very good.

 

2 cups ketchup or chili sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
7 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice ,I use fresh when I make it
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

a dash or a few of your favorite hot sauce optional

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Hope ya’ll will try this and give me your thoughts.

 

See ya’ll soon.

Apr 17

BBQ SAUCES

This is a sauce that my mom came up with one day when I was out at my in laws for a cook out and they forgot to get any BBQ sauce. So I called good old mom for a recipe for some great sauce. and this is what she came up with. Give it a try and let me know what ya’ll think.

 

Mom’s BBQ Sauce:

3 large sweet onions, chopped
1 tablespoon  olive oil
3 bottles chili sauce

2/3 cup  lemon juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
about 1/2 bottle of Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

In a skillet, sauté chopped onions in  olive oil until tender. Remove from skillet and place in 4 quart saucepan. Add remaining ingredients, simmer on low-medium heat for about 1 hour, stirring often. Do not allow to stick or burn.

This is a great BBQ sauce for pulled pork, ribs and chicken

 

 

 

This is a great sweet BBQ Sauce that I created for grilling chicken.

Patti’s Honey Barbeque Sauce:

3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup chili sauce

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. Dijon style mustard
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 clove garlic,chopped fine

Combine all the ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Makes about 1 1/2 cups sauce. Leftover can be stored in the refrigerator for later use or as dipping sauce for chicken nuggets.

 

This is a great no fail BBQ Sauce and can be used a a marinade on steak before grilling.

Never Fail BBQ Sauce:

1 cup catsup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Boil for 5 minutes. Pour over chicken , pork chops or ribs. this is a good all purpose barbeque sauce.

Mar 06

Simple Southern Gravy

This is a very simple and tasty sausage gravy it is terrific served over biscuits or grits. Give it a try and let me hear from you soon.

 

Patti’s Sausage Gravy:

1 pound Sausage

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

Salt and black pepper to taste

 

 

Crumble and cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in flour until dissolved. Gradually stir in milk. Cook gravy until thick and bubbly. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over biscuits or grits. Refrigerate leftovers