West Texas Bbq Sauce Recipe

Name: West Texas Bbq Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion; 3 small garlic cloves or 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1/4 cup sesame oil in place lard; 1 star anise; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste, instead of can tomato cooked crushed through sieve; 1/2 cup apricot jam or 1/2 cup wild west texas plum jelly; 1/4 cup honey, if desire sweeter version of bbq; 1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 ounce lime juice instead orange juice; 1 dash salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon sage; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 jalapeno pepper, if desire hot bbq

Servings: persons

1 small onion
3 small garlic cloves or 2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/4 cup sesame oil in place lard
1 star anise
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste, instead of can tomato cooked crushed through sieve
1/2 cup apricot jam or 1/2 cup wild west texas plum jelly
1/4 cup honey, if desire sweeter version of bbq
1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 ounce lime juice instead orange juice
1 dash salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 jalapeno pepper, if desire hot bbq

1
Steep star anise in warm sesame oil for 5-10 minutes, do not let anise fry then remove the Star Anise. (Chinese Railroad worker method).
2
Combine onion in Star anise sesame oil under medium high heat and cook onion until starts to become clear.
3
Add garlic and cook until the garlic becomes aromatic
4
Add tomato paste and vinegar and cook for 2 minutes then reduce heat to simmer.
5
stir every 10 to 15 seconds until done.
6
add apricot or wild plumb jelly.
7
Continue stirring.
8
add sage.
9
add salt and pepper to taste.
10
add chili powder. You can add more or less depending on taste and heat desired heat ( add Jalapeno if desire hot BBQ).
11
add Honey if desired for sweeter BBQ.
12
add lime juice.
13
continue to simmer while stirring until reduced to desired consistency.
14
Use blender or immersion hand bender mixer to purify. Pass through fine sieve if desire extra smooth style texture like commercial bottled bbq.
15
Goes best with Wild Foul, pork, Turkey or chicken. Plum version is better with Beef, Deer or Buffalo.

277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, 3 small garlic cloves or 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1/4 cup sesame oil in place lard, 1 star anise, and more.

Yes, West Texas Bbq Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

West Texas Bbq Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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