Cowboy Barbecue Marinade & Sauce

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields40 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
 1 cup finely chopped onion
 1 cup ketchup
  cup packed brown sugar
  cup red wine vinegar
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  -1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1

Combine all ingredients in small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove 1 cup to use as marinade. Bring remaining marinade to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until desired sauce consistency is reached, stirring occasionally. Set aside until ready to use as sauce.

2

Place beef steak(s) and 1 cup marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak(s) to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours for tender steaks; 6 hours or as long as overnight for less tender steaks, turning occasionally.

3

Remove steak(s) from bag; discard marinade. Place steak(s) on grid over medium, ash-covered coals or over medium heat on preheated gas grill. Grill according to the chart for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

Ingredients

 1 cup finely chopped onion
 1 cup ketchup
  cup packed brown sugar
  cup red wine vinegar
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  -1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients in small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove 1 cup to use as marinade. Bring remaining marinade to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until desired sauce consistency is reached, stirring occasionally. Set aside until ready to use as sauce.

2

Place beef steak(s) and 1 cup marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak(s) to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours for tender steaks; 6 hours or as long as overnight for less tender steaks, turning occasionally.

3

Remove steak(s) from bag; discard marinade. Place steak(s) on grid over medium, ash-covered coals or over medium heat on preheated gas grill. Grill according to the chart for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

Cowboy Barbecue Marinade & Sauce

Recipe and photography courtesy of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.