Texas Mop Sauce Barbecue Sauce
Infuse your next barbecue with bold Texas flavor using this mouthwatering Texas Mop Sauce Barbecue Sauce recipe. Crafted with a tangy base of apple cider vinegar and ketchup, this easy-to-make sauce perfectly balances sweetness, heat, and spice with the addition of brown sugar, mustard, hot sauce, and a medley of seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Its quick prep time of just 5 minutes makes it an effortless choice for grilling sessions, while its versatility shines as it doubles as both a basting sauce and a dipping companion. Whether you're smoking brisket, grilling ribs, or barbecuing chicken, this classic Texas-style mop sauce is the secret to achieving tender, flavorful, and caramelized perfection. Plus, it can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, ready to elevate any barbecue feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, and ketchup. Stir to mix thoroughly.
Add Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and hot sauce to the saucepan. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
Sprinkle in the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Be sure to stir periodically to prevent sticking.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mop sauce cool slightly.
Use immediately to baste meats on the grill or smoker, or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1720 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 636 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
