Texas Style BBQ Sauce

Forget fancy frills, Texas BBQ is about big flavors. We start with tomato for a rich base, then crank up the flavor with chili powder, coriander, and a touch of brown sugar sweetness. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang, while a touch of dijon mustard brings depth. We also add a secret Texas twist of creamy Bongards® Yellow Super Melt™ American Loaf for a rich, unforgettable taste. This isn’t your ordinary BBQ sauce, it’s Texas in a bottle. This sauce works great as a base for mac and cheese or on BBQ sandwiches or wings, but the possibilities are endless.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp. Bongards® Salted Butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 16 oz. whole milk
  • 6 oz. Bongards® Yellow Super Melt™ American Loaf, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 3 oz. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 tsp. celery salt
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander

PREPARATION

  1. Melt butter in large sauce pan over medium heat.
  2. Add shallot and garlic, saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add tomato paste and stir while cooking 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add flour to make a roux. Cook while stirring 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add in milk while rapidly stirring to prevent lumps, then bring to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Slowly add in cheese while stirring until cheese has completely melted and smooth.
  7. Remove from heat and pour into blender.
  8. In small bowl, stir together dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, black pepper, celery salt, and ground coriander.
  9. Slowly add mustard mixture to cheese sauce while the blender is on high speed. Once fully incorporated, pour into storage container and refrigerate until ready to use.