Western Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Western Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. marrow bones or soup bones; 1 pt. water; 1 1/4 qt. canned tomatoes; 1 bud garlic, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. celery seed; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 3 cloves; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 1 sliced onion; 1/4 bottle Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 c. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. grated horseradish; 2 dashes Tabasco

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lb. marrow bones or soup bones
1 pt. water
1 1/4 qt. canned tomatoes
1 bud garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
3 cloves
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 sliced onion
1/4 bottle Worcestershire sauce
3/4 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. grated horseradish
2 dashes Tabasco

1
Wash the bones and discard excess fat.
2
Mix all ingredients together except the Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, horseradish and Tabasco sauce.
3
Simmer for 4 hours.
4
Chill and let stand several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
5
Skim any fat off the top. Heat sauce and discard the bones.
6
Press all the pulp through a strainer.
7
(You can skip this part if you don't mind chunks in your sauce.)
8
Add the last 4 ingredients.
9
Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
10
If you like it really hot, add 1/4 cup jalapeno slices.
11
Serve over rice, on ribs, chicken or hamburgers. Makes one quart.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lb. marrow bones or soup bones, 1 pt. water, 1 1/4 qt. canned tomatoes, 1 bud garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Western Barbecue Sauce falls under the General 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!

Western Barbecue Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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