Nashville Crossroads Cheater Q Sauce

Name: Nashville Crossroads Cheater Q Sauce
Yield: makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 small onion, grated; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon bottled smoke (optional); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

January 24, 2012

Nashville Crossroads is an even balance of vinegar, ketchup, and sugar, combining the influences from the Carolinas to our east and from Memphis to our west. It’s our number one pick to brush on Ultimate Cheater Pork Ribs (page 61) and pretty much any cheater pork. Even dry-rubbed Memphis ribs enjoy a bath at the crossroads.

Recipe information

Yield
makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 small onion, grated

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon bottled smoke (optional)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Preparation

COOK the onion in the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened and smooth.

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