Memphis Magic

Memphis Magic

April 30, 2019

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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 dash Tabasco sauce
Directions
  • Step 1 The center of mid-South barbecue, Memphis offers a range of sauces that take the high middle ground between Eastern and Western styles. Like this version, they are often medium-bodied mixtures, moderate in sweet, heat, and everything else except taste.
  • Step 2 In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the onions begin to turn golden.
  • Step 3 Stir in the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 20 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Step 4 Use the sauce warm.
  • Step 5 It keeps, refrigerated, for a couple of weeks.