Jeff`s Sauce

Jeff T · Posted: Mar 07 2010 Post subject: Jeff`s Sauce

Here is a sauce that i came up with after looking at what seems like a whole big bunch of recipes on my PC and on-line to give me a starting point. What i wanted was a sauce for pulled pork. I recently tried this on riblets & like it. My willing taste testers seemed to like it also... "don't change a thing" i was told.
As a table sauce for pulled pork it has a nice vinegar twang. Once cooked on ribs or riblets the stronger vinegar taste lessens some what & ends on the sweet tomato side.

Jeff`s sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup molasses
2 tsp liquid smoke
2 tsp mesquite seasoning
(available @ http://spicebarn.com/mesquite_seasoning.htm)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp whiskey (JD)
1/4 tsp black pepper

I do not cook this sauce. I would think that one would not have to refrigerate it either, with all the ketchup and acids like vinegar and lemon juice. You will have to order the mesquite seasoning, i have not been able to find a suitable substitute for it at the grocery store. That Mesquite Seasoning can be used in all kinds of other recipes or rubs. Good stuff lightly sprinkled on home made potato chips. Wink

Jeff T · Posted: Mar 16 2010 Post subject:

Over 80 views & no comments.

Any one tried my sauce yet?

killswitch505 · Posted: Mar 16 2010 Post subject:

i just seen it man but i'll give it a try this weekend if the weather permits
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roxy · Posted: Mar 17 2010 Post subject:

Not having tried your sauce Jeffy, but looking at the ingredient list, I can tell you it is right on with your measurements.. The only thing I see that stands out is the mesquite seasoning.. I think that would give it a nice flavour.

One question my friend, is the sauce is on the thin side and have you tried cooking it..?
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Jeff T · Posted: Mar 18 2010 Post subject:

Jeff T · Posted: Mar 18 2010 Post subject:

Oh...
Thanks for the interest fellas, if ya all try it let me know what you think.
I was going to sell this sauce at the farmers market this summer but i have to send a sample to the UNL processing center for a pH test to see how shelf stable it is. Then i could whip up batches at a commissary to sell... but gee what a go around for a couple of bucks profit once a week at the farmers market for two hours. Rolling Eyes

Anyways let me know if you like it or not.... I can take it. Very Happy

RustNRoll · Posted: Mar 18 2010 Post subject:

jeff, your sauce is the same type/ratio of sauce that ive been trying to perfect for the last year (with a few differences like no mesquite and no liquid smoke).
i always had an issue with the bite/ratio/balance of the vinegar in comparison to the rest of the ingredients and wanted to keep the taste but smooth it out by adding buttter, drippings etc. im still working on that aspect.
i had this dipping/side sauce in wilson nc (cant remember the name of the bbq joint) but it had a great mix of flavors and soooo smooth but had a a nice 'twang' too. ive been trying to recreate it but so far havent had much luck, however the fun is in the trying Wink

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missionsusmc · Posted: Mar 19 2010 Post subject:

RustNRoll · Posted: Mar 19 2010 Post subject:

it was parkers in wilson nc. and it wasnt really a 'made sauce' it was almost like it was just drippings etc, but it had such a amazing flavor that ive been trying and not really succeeding to replicate my memory of it lol.
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porky 24 · Posted: Apr 21 2010 Post subject: jeff's sauce

thanks jeff, i've been burnt out on my mustard sauce and been wanting to find/make a well balanced red that i could play with and this is it ! though i didnt put in the mesquite [didnt have any] but i did add more bourbon [ 1/4 cup] loved it! thanks again porky

Jeff T · Posted: Apr 23 2010 Post subject:

Your welcome Porky
Here is a description & ingredient list from spice barn on the mesquite seasoning.
Description: Fine granular blend, moderate sweet and salt levels with mild heat and smoke notes. Seasoning which gives the taste of a mesquite barbecue potato chip!
Contains: Sugar, Salt, Paprika, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Maltodextrin, Onion, Citric Acid, Natural Smoke Flavors, Spices, Garlic, Extractive of Paprika, Lemon Solids (corn syrup, citric acid, natural flavor). Less than 2% silicon dioxide for anti-caking.
I think it adds a classic BBQ flavor to most anything i use it in.
Glad you liked the red sauce.