uncle elzie powell's bar-b-que sauce

41 Pinches
Gorman, TX
Updated on Nov 5, 2013

I usually refer to this sauce as my daddy's, but he got the recipe from his brother, my uncle Elzie, who according to the story, got the recipe from a man who sold barbecue, but the man would only share this recipe and sell him the rub. (He would not share the rub recipe.) I have many fond memories of eating smoked brisket or cabrito at my dad's and topping it with this sauce. This is the original recipe, but daddy added more heat by increasing the cayenne. It would be great with a little fresh jalapeno as well.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle a-1 steak sauce (bottle-15 oz.)
  • 1 bottle catsup (20 oz.)
  • 1 - lemon, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper, ground
  • 1/2 cup vinegar (he used white, but apple cider is better.)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups water (i want to try dark beer for at least part of this liquid.)

How To Make uncle elzie powell's bar-b-que sauce

  • Step 1
    Place all ingredients together in a large pot on top of the stove, and bring heat up to simmer. Simmer 45 minutes. Store in large jars in the fridge. This is great over beef brisket!

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Category: Other Sauces
Keyword: #barbecue
Keyword: #sauce
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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