New Mexico Style Barbecue Sauces Food

MESA BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sweat the onion and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.
• Puree the mixture in a food processor, pour into a bowl, and let cool at room temperature. May be refrigerated up to 1 week or frozen.

SMOKY TEX-MEX BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; fry the garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the ketchup, water, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, mustard, salt and liquid smoke; bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Let cool before using for marinating or basting. If using as a dipping sauce, measure off the required amount, reheat and thin with a little water.

NEW MEXICAN BACK RIBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together all seasonigs.
• Rub seasoning on all surfaces of the ribs.
• Place ribs on a medium-hot grill over INDIRECT heat.
• Close grill hood and grill until ribs are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Add charcoal as needed.
• You want the grill temperature around 325-350 degrees.

TRADITIONAL-STYLE NEW MEXICO GREEN CHILE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, saute the onion and garlic in the oil over medium-high heat, until tender (about 3 minutes).
• Stir in the flour, cumin, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the stock and simmer until thick and smooth.
• Stir in the chiles and oregano.
• At this point you may cool, and store in refrigerator, covered, for up to one day.
• To serve, heat thoroughly.