Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Still looking...

for the absolute perfect barbecue sauce recipe. Tried this one over the weekend and it was pretty close, but not quite there.

bbq sandwhich
{bbq sandwich}

Barbecue sauce is a very personal thing, I know. I like it thick, tangy, fairly spicy and a little bit sweet.

That other bit of deliciousness in the picture is a mess of caramelized onions. I used my usual method, except with red onions instead of yellow. Red seemed more appropriate for barbecue.
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19 comments:

  1. AbbieBabbleApril 21, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    Man, now I'm hungry! That sandwich looks amazing.
    (Sorry- I have no barbecue sauce tips. Good luck, though!)

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  2. CharApril 21, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yum.

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  3. Michael Wurm JrApril 21, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    hey rachel, while i haven't tried making it myself, supposedly ina garten's BBQ sauce is pretty good. i'm not sure if this is her exact recipe but i found one adapted by smitten kitchen

    http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/08/barbeque-agnostic/

    i have made several of ina's recipes and several from smitten kitchen and have been really happy with the results and flavors. as you said it's personal preference (as I think is with all food) so while it may be tasty and delicious to someone it could just be 'ehhh' to you. but that's the best advice i have. it's worth a shot. right?

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  4. JuliaApril 21, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    You described the perfect BBQ sauce, without a doubt :)

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  5. nicoleApril 21, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    i always miss on bbq sauce... let me know if you have a winner ;)

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  6. Amy@OldSweetSongApril 21, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    THAT looks amazing. And it is making me so very hungry.

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  7. AshleyApril 21, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    I know this takes the fun out of it b/c it's already made for you, but I highly recommend ordering yourself some Rudolph's barbecue sauce. Even after my family moved to the south when I was a child (where they are very proud of their bbq), my parents would order shipments from Rudolph's. http://www.rudolphsribs.com/

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  8. Color Me GreenApril 21, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    this reminds me i need to make some bbq sauce for an upcoming bbq. i like mine with a nice kick of vinegar. i usually stick to this sauce as my guideline, tasting and adjusting as i go. http://colormegreenanew.blogspot.com/2009/05/smoky-vegetarian-crock-pot-baked-beans.html

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  9. Cupcakes and CashmereApril 21, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    apparently i start craving bbq at 9am in the morning. this looks pretty darn perfect, but i'm right there with you - it's so hard to find just the right sauce.

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  10. Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your LifeApril 21, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    i love ALL barbecue sauce... smothering chicken in it is such a summer thing!

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  11. lisaApril 21, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    just so you know, I was hungry and that picture of that sandwich put me over the edge....yum.

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  12. bigBANG studioApril 21, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Ok so of ALL the morselicious pictures of food you've ever posted this one is the first to inspire utter, wrathful ire; I want that sandwich in my hands RIGHT. NOW.

    And ditto on the Ina Garten recipe.

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  13. AnnaApril 21, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    I've decided to venture out and make my own BBQ sauce. I think I'll try the one you did and see what I think. I am determined!

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  14. See Me EverywhereApril 21, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Okay, wow this looks absolutely divine! I love baking and cooking, so I will definitely try this one out!

    x

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  15. christinaApril 22, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    honey, that photo is downright heaven. and yes, sauce is such a personal thing. for me, it must be sticky, doesn't that sound silly? : )

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  16. Tanya (a Taste of T)April 22, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

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  17. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    I'm looking for a good bbq sauce recipe as well. I just bought a boston butt at the grocery last weekend and can't wait to make bbq sandwiches this weekend. Yours looks deliciously mouth-watering.

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  18. Jane FlanaganApril 22, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    I don't even eat BBQ and this looks delish!

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  19. Michelle {lovely little things}April 25, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    That looks utterly amazing, wow, I'm drooling as I type.

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