BBQ Sauce That is Full of Flavor
To me BBQ sauce (short for barbeque sauce) is like the magic sauce that makes just about any food taste good. I discovered that when I was a kid. To my mom's dismay, I would add BBQ sauce to all the food she cooked. On the other hand, she was happy because that way I always finished what was on my plate :)
As a grown up I still like BBQ sauce although not as crazy as when I was a kid. It always adds flavor to the food. You can read my story about BBQ sauce which has an interesting ending.
There are also delicious BBQ sauce recipes you can try if you're into cooking. Perhaps you even have some of your own that you are willing to share :)
Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce
One of the best BBQ sauces around
When it comes to BBQ sauces on the market today, few can stand up to the flavor of Jack Daniels barbecue sauce. This brand has been around for quite a while and folks who have tried the sauce swear by it and just won't settle for anything less.The first time I tasted Jack Daniels BBQ sauce was in one of our favorite family restaurants. It's a casual eatery with relaxed atmosphere great for get-togethers with friends and family. Their mouth-watering appetizers are to die for, and their barbeque dishes are out of this world. That's partly because this restaurant adopted Jack Daniels BBQ sauce into the menu. In fact, this fantastic barbeque sauce is one of the reasons we keep going back to this dining place.
While we enjoy the Jack Daniels barbeque sauce in the restaurant, as a BBQ sauce lover, I also wanted to incorporate the special recipe in our home cooking as well. Needless to say, I was thrilled to find out that the product is available in our local grocery store.
Of course, going out to eat with friends and family is a tradition that many of us treasure. However, my craving for that delicious JD bbq sauce can sometimes be very powerful. Sure, we can order to go which is fine every now and then, but I really wanted to make some of my own recipes using the Jack Daniels barbeque sauce myself.
Part of the reason behind this need to do my own cooking was due to the simple fact that restaurant food can really pack on the pounds if you are not careful. The BBQ sauce itself isn't really fattening but the preparation of the food can be. Choosing to make my own meals using the JD bbq sauce really made a difference for my family.
I'm glad I have an opportunity to make heart healthy meals that still taste remarkably similar to the restaurant food, thanks to Jack Daniels BBQ sauce. I can dress up grilled chicken to make it taste like a million calories. My favorite secret sauce gives the dish great flavor without adding too many fattening ingredients.
Our regular stops to our favorite restaurant are not coming to a complete halt anytime soon. We still love our nights out but we are saving money as well as calories by staying in a little more often than we used to. When I cook with Jack Daniels bbq sauce we don't feel as if we're missing a thing.
So, give Jack Daniels bbq sauce a try (if you haven't done so) whether you're a chef or an occasional casual barbecuer like me, and see if it won't give your dish an extra special touch.
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More on BBQ sauce
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Barbecue sauce (also abbreviated BBQ sauce) is a liquid flavoring sauce or condiment ranging from watery to very thick consistency. As the name implies, it was created as an accompaniment to barbecued foods. While it can be applied to any food, it usually tops meat after cooking or during barbecuing, grilling, or baking. Traditionally it has been a favored sauce for pork or beef ribs and chicken. Less often, it is used for dipping items like fries, as well as a replacement for tomato sauce in barbecue-style pizzas.
Barbecue sauces may combine sour, sweet, spicy, and tangy ingredients or focus on a particular flavor alone. It sometimes carries with it a smoky flavor. The ingredients vary, but some commonplace items are tomato paste, vinegar, spices, and sweeteners. These variations are often due to regional traditions and recipes.
Great tools for barbecuing
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Variations of barbecue around the world
Did you know there are many varieties of barbecue around the world?
Barbecue has many regional variations, based on several factors:
*the type of meat used
*the sauce or other flavoring added to the meat
*when the flavoring is added during preparation
*the role that smoke plays in preparation
*the equipment and fuel used to cook the meat
*how much time is spent cooking the meat
At its most generic, any source of protein may be used, including beef, pork, lamb, poultry, fish, and seafood. The meat could be ground, as with hamburger, processed into sausage or kebabs, and/or accompanied by vegetables and/or bread. Sometimes the cut of meat (e.g. brisket or ribs) matter...
Great BBQ books
BBQ recipes and more
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America's Best BBQ: 100 Recipes from America's Best Smokehouses, Pits, Shacks, Rib Joints, Roadhouses, and Restaurants
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BBQ USA: 425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America
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Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book: Recipes and Secrets from a Legendary Barbecue Joint
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- Kate-Phizackerley Kate-Phizackerley Nov 23, 2009 @ 6:00 am
- I like barbecue source and I like this lens. 5*
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- AppalachianCountry AppalachianCountry Jul 16, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
- Yummy lens. We enjoy BBQ with or without sauce. Thank-you for all the info. We BBQ all year round. 5 stars*****
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- Mickie_G Mickie_G Sep 1, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
- I went to your blog post about BBQ Sauce. You just went to the wrong BBQ place for your first visit if you wanted sauce. My husband and I love like you and often take a mini trip to visit a new and recommended place. Witt's BBQ in Hartselle, AL has a fantastic pork sandwich. They use a vinegar based sauce. They also put some cole slaw on the sandwich.
Loving BBQ is an open-minded affair. Pork, chicken, turkey, beef--all deserve a try.
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- richgerman richgerman Aug 19, 2008 @ 2:41 am
- i do love to eat BBQ, especially with a delicious sauce...
hummmm yummy...
thanks for the tips...
5stars, favorite...
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- carrieokier carrieokier Apr 23, 2008 @ 4:24 pm
- I just love barbecue! Awesome lens, 5 stars! Why not try some Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert?
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