Key West Barbecue Sauce Recipes

KANSAS CITY-STYLE BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, red pepper, allspice, and cloves and cook, stirring, until paste is dark brick red, about 3 minutes. Add the ketchup, water, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, black pepper, and bay leaf. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the flavors come together, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before using.

KEY WEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. Place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.

KEY WEST BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• whisk all ingredients except cornstarch in heavy large saucepan. Transfer 1/4 cup sauce misture to a smal bowl; add cornstarch and stir until dissolved. Whisk cornstarch mixture into sauce mis. cook over med high heat until sauce comes to a boil, stirring constantly. boil sauce 1 min., stirring constantly. Serve warm or at room temp (sauce can be prepared 1 week ahead. cove and refrigerate. rewarm sauce slighly before serving)

TEXAS-STYLE BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

WESTERN KENTUCKY-STYLE BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan, mixing well.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
• Cook, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Use sauce to baste chicken or ribs.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE WITH A WEST COAST TWIST

Steps:

• Whisk honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, apple cider vinegar, and white distilled vinegar together in a bowl. Let sauce sit overnight to blend flavors together.

TOFU WITH KEY WEST BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the tofu on the short end into 1/4 inch slices.
• Drain on a dishcloth for 30 minutes.
• On a plate, mix together the flour, cornmeal, poultry seasoning, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
• Brush the drained tofu on both sides with mustard, then roll in the cornmeal mixture.
• Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Carefully place four slices of tofu in the skillet, without crowding, and cook, stirring, until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Keep warm in a slow oven while you cook the remaining tofu in the remaining oil.
• Sauce: In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients (for the sauce).
• Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
• To serve, pour the sauce over the tofu.
• Enjoy!

KANSAS CITY BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.