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Texas Barbecue Juice Recipe

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In Texas, the traditional barbecue sauce recipe is usually more like a tomato soup: thin and spicy. It penetrates the meat deeply as it is mopped on during the cooking process or served on the side.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Course: Sauces and Condiments
Cuisine: American, Southern
Difficulty: Moderate
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons American chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 cup Lone Star beer (or any other lager)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons steak sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 cups beef stock

Method
 

  1. Prep. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the bell pepper.
  2. Mix the paprika, black pepper, American chili powder, and cumin in a small bowl.
  3. Cook. In a small saucepan, melt the butter or fat and gently cook the onion over medium heat until translucent.
  4. Add the garlic, bell pepper, and the spice mix. Stir, and cook for two minutes to extract the flavors.
  5. Add the stock and the rest of the ingredients. Stir until well blended. Simmer on medium for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust as needed.
  6. Use. Divide it in half and use half to mop the meat when cooking. Use the remainder to splash on the meat when you serve it.

Notes

About the butter. Butter works fine, but to make it authentic, use rendered beef fat from the brisket.

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