Clear Basting Sauce

Memphis is ground zero for clear and clear/red basting sauces. At Memphis in May, one of the crown jewels in the BBQ competition circuit basting sauces are many and varied. This turned out to be a mouth watering favorite at a recent Two Guys Grilling Test Kitchen.

1 1/2 Cups White Vinegar
1/3 Cup Honey
1 Tsp Mediterranean Sea Salt
1 Tsp Granulated Onion
1 Tsp Granulated Garlic
1 Chile Negro Capped, Seeded, Deveined, Split
1 Cafe Onion Diced Fine
1 Stick Butter
4 Cloves Garlic Crushed
1/4 Tsp Dry Mustard

Combine all in Saucepan
Whisk Thoroughly to Combine
Bring to a Boil
Reduce Heat to a Low Simmer
Simmer 30 to 45 Minutes
Allow to Cool
Remove Chile Molido
Blend until smooth
Remove to a Squeeze Bottle
Serve With Just About Anything

One of the biggest disagreements i the South East is whether or not to baste while grilling. Families have been divided over this topic. To our benefit, this and other BBQ controversies has given rise to many BBQ competitions