Texas BBQ Sauce

Name: Texas BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

10 servings5 min prep25 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Texas BBQ Sauce

Story updated September 18, 2026

Texas barbecue sauce styles vary by region, shaped by German and Czech immigrant meat markets in the Hill Country and by Mexican vaquero grilling traditions elsewhere in the state. Central Texas barbecue in particular favors a thinner, more peppery sauce than the sweeter styles found further east.

Ingredients

Scale:· 10 servings

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
2Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

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