by When you have a backyard barbecue, what are some of the first thoughts that come to mind? Friends, meat, wonderful aromas, lots of fun and, of course, barbecue sauce. This delicious sauce has been an American favorite for outdoor cook-outs since 1948 when Heinz first came up with it’s signature barbecue sauce.
The condiment actually dates back to the 1600’s, when some inventive soul discovered that the vinegar and tomato-based concoction, laden with sufficient spices, covered a panoply of unattractive and unhealthful problems with spoiled meat, while adding a zesty flavor.
Today, barbecue sauces come in many textures ranging from a runny liquid to sumptuously thick. Some barbecue purist gourmets look down on the addition of any external flavorings, but a glance at the grocery aisle offerings of available barbecue sauces attests that there are many people who disagree.
There are barbecue sauce recipes flavored with fruit, ginger, cayenne, habaneros, chipotle peppers, teriyaki and a host of others.
A barbecue sauce should be complementary to what you’re cooking and how you’re cooking it. Most commonly used on beef, pork and chicken, barbecue sauce can also be used to brush fruit kabobs, dip fries, and even as a marinade.
The cooking method also plays a role in the barbecue sauce recipe that you choose. Baking a meat in the oven only requires a thin coating of sauce, so that it will caramelize without burning. Some grilling enthusiasts swear by a thick sauce for grilling.
Application time is critical in achieving the perfectly flavored barbecue dish. When baking, the condiment should be applied mid-way through the cooking time. With grilling, it should be brushed on, but lightly, throughout cooking for a thick, caramelized coating.
Now that you’ve got a grip on your brush and know how and when to apply the garnish, let’s move on to your barbecue sauce recipe.
The basic ingredients in a barbecue sauce recipe are tomato sauce, a sweetener, spices, and vinegar. This basic list is for only the most unsophisticated of barbecue sauce recipes.
Before you begin making your own barbecue sauce recipe, try several types of commercial sauces to get an idea of tastes you’d like to experiment with in your own kitchen creations.
Fruit flavored recipes are best with chicken, fish and kabobs. Shrimp and pork are especially complimented with tangy glaze sauces, such as apple, peach, and pineapple flavors.
If these sauces are a bit tame for your taste, then try some hot and spicy barbecue sauce recipes. Chipotle, teriyaki, and habanero are all excellent additions to almost any meat.
The perfect barbecue sauce recipe is the one you, your family and friends love best! There are so many out there, you owe it to your taste buds to experiment.
Who knows but that when you’ve sampled them all, you may find the only sauce for you is the original.
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That is one big ass pot behind you.
View CommentA smaller set will be great, I just kept finding large sets (12-Piece) and
View Commentdon’t have the luxury (student budget) to buy individual pots and pans.
Please reply. Thanks again!
Thank you! This is so helpful.
View CommentHoly $h*t look at the size of that stock pot. How long does it take to get
View Commentwater in that to boil?
Awesome tips, thank u so much!
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View CommentThanks for the video. After watching this I bought one of those Greenpans
View Commentin the 10″ version only for eggs. Its funny that you said that because I’ve
only ever used my non stick (teflon) pan for eggs. I never knew there was
another type of non stick pan. I love It so far.
Can you tell me what size that lidded Saute’ pan is in front of that 8quart
pot? It looks like it is nice and wide and fairly deep for the diameter.
I’m guessing the two fry pans are 12 inch versions so was trying to guess
by that but I figured I would just ask.
For Stainless Steel cookware, the best of the best is All-Clad. For cast
View Commentiron cookware, I prefer Lodge.
Great info! Ive always been against ptfe non-stick pans because of the
View Commenthealth effects. I dont care what the manufacturers say but I don’t want any
of that in my food. Besides a stainless and cast iron lasts so much longer.
Hi Jo, Teflon burnoff has been shown to release all sorts of nasty
View Commentchemicals. We would advise against using any Teflon-coated cookware.
GreenPan makes an amazing non-stick Ceramic fry pan. The whole line of
Professional GreenPans are available from our cookware and knives website
Slice And Sear [dot] com. We also carry great essential pieces to complete
your kitchen! You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
There are also small design differences that can have an effect on
View Commenteverything from how you handle the pot/pan, to how it fits your kitchen and
intended uses. No one piece of cookware fits everyone perfectly. We suggest
you determine your needs, kitchen space, stove type (induction, convection,
etc.), and choose based on your personal preference.
Hi Jay, thanks! Stop by anytime!
View CommentHi Xtreme, GreenPan makes a really great ceramic fry pan. We sell them on
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I just bought a Paula Dean Ceramic Enamel set. I have used Teflon since I
View Commentcan remember. It’s very scary to switch from that to stainless steel, but I
think your suggestion to piece together my collection is great! I’m glad I
didn’t take the set out of the box. I’m going to return it and buy a cast
iron skillet and start with a stainless steel saute pan. Hopefully I can
figure out how to cook with them. Thanks for your help!
Both brands are amazing. All-Clad has a reputation for toughness and
View Commentdurability, the ability to heat very quickly and evenly, and will keep that
illustrious finish for a very long time if properly cared for. While we
love Le Creuset, their strength lies in their Cast Iron cookware lines.
Hi Mario.. great video!! I miss all of you at THB Love to everyone 🙂 Jay
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