My Sweet Sauce

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Preparation info
  • Makes about

    4 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Barbacoa: The Heart of Tex-Mex Barbecue

By Brandon Hurtado

Published 2025

  • About

Barbecue sauce is a strange thing, even in the barbecue world. In the Carolinas, it’s a staple that always accompanies pork or chicken. In Memphis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, barbecue sauce varies so much in type and taste, but they all have in common the necessity for sauce. In Texas, we’re arrogant and think our smoked meats stand on their own. But one thing I’ve learned from listening to customers is that they want sauce, so I give it to them. This sweet sauce is ideal for