Hickory-smoked brisket with Southwestern barbecue sauce
Total time: 2 hours, plus 5 to 6 hours smoking time Servings: 6 to 8 Note: This recipe calls for hickory chips and the use of a smoker, or a charcoal grill converted to a smoker. Hickory chips are available at many well-stocked markets as well as at barbecue supply stores. The barbecue sauce makes about 6 cups, […]
Barbecue sauce
Makes 3 cups. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion , minced 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes , with juice 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon table salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/4 […]
Mojo sauce
Makes 1 cup. The sauce can be made up to a day ahead of time and refrigerated in an airtight container. If chilled, let the sauce come to room temperature before serving. INGREDIENTS 4 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 teaspoons) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 […]
Spicy Rio Grande Barbecue sauce
Makes 2 – 2 1/2 cups. For an even hotter sauce, add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion , chopped 4 medium cloves garlic , minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 2 medium lemon , juiced to yield 1/4 cup juice 1 teaspoon dry […]