Barbecue sauce isn’t one size fits all. Chef Alec breaks down the four classic regional styles, showing how each differs in flavor, origin, and the foods they pair with best. Recipes for each sauce are included, giving viewers everything they need to bring these traditional barbecue flavors into their own kitchens.
Classic BBQ (Texas Red)
- 2 cups tomato puree or ketchup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- Tsp onion powder
- Tbsp garlic powder
- Tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Tbsp cumin
- Tbsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
Texas Red
Mop Sauce
- 1 cup classic BBQ (Texas Red) sauce
- 1 ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cup white vinegar
Carolina Gold
- 2 cups yellow mustard
- 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- Tbsp Worchester sauce
- Tsp cayenne
- Tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Tsp horseradish
Alabama White
- 2 cup mayo
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp horseradish
- Tbsp chopped parsley
- Tsp cayenne
- Tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
Mop Sauce
Carolina Gold
Alabama White
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