South Carolina Barbecue Sauce and Kansas City Sauces
You're sure to please everyone in the crowd with these dueling sauces; Sticky, sweet, smoky, tomato based Kansas City Sauce and tangy, spicy, zippy, mustard based South Carolina Sauce. What's your favorite?
Servings 12
Ingredients
Ingredients for South Carolina Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 cup prepared yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
Ingredients for Kansas City Style Sauce:
- 1 cup good quality ketchup
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes according to heat preference
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
To Make South Carolina Barbecue Sauce:
- Stir together all ingredients except the soy sauce, butter and liquid smoke in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- Add the soy sauce, butter and liquid smoke and stir well.
- Return to a simmer over low heat and cook another 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Cool to room temperature before transferring to a jar or squeeze bottle.
- Store, tightly lidded, in the refrigerator.
To Make Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- Cool to room temperature before transferring to a jar or squeeze bottle.
- Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.
Notes
Both of these are fresh sauces, meaning they are best made within a couple of days of their intended use. They will store well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, but are not tested for home canning.