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Do you ever wonder what makes Texas bbq recipes so…well, Texan? Some believe that Texas has the best barbeque recipes, but what it is that makes them so unique?

Don’t tell George W., but I’m gonna let the cat outta the bag: Texas bbq recipes typically use some type of hot pepper such as jalapeno or hot sauce! That is the secret ingredient (aren’t you surprised it’s so simple!)

Here are delicious bbq sauce instructions that qualifiy as a Texas bbq recipe. You will need:

* 1 cup of tomato sauce,
* 1⁄2 cup of vinegar,
* 1⁄4 cup of Worcestershire sauce,
* 1 cup of brown sugar,
* 2 tablespoons of dry mustard,
* 3 tablespoons of margarine,
* 1 tablespoon of Tabasco sauce,
* 2 crushed garlic cloves,
* 1⁄4 cup of chopped onions,
* salt and pepper to taste, and
* 2 to 3 chopped and de-seeded jalapeno peppers.

1) Sauté the onions in a medium saucepan until the onions are translucent.
2) Add remaining ingredients. Continue cooking
on medium heat until the mixture is smooth.
3) Use this sauce to baste your favorite meat prior to cooking and during cooking!

More tips to a Great Texas Barbeque Sauce:

A few more simple tips to creating hot Texas bbq recipes that will spice up your meal and dazzle your charming cowboy (and cowgirl!) guests:

1) Use any of your favorite barbeque sauces and add jalapeno’s or Tabasco sauce to liven up your bbq sauce.

2) Purchase your favorite barbeque sauce from the grocery store and then add ingredients such as jalapeno peppers or hot sauce.

3) Add one teaspoon of liquid smoke to give your meat that outdoors flavor that many Texas chef’s use.

In Texas, the meat used most corralled for the bbq is beef, brisket is by far the most popular. There's something about taking a tough piece of meat like a beef brisket turned it into a tender delicious masterpiece that excites most Texans. Imagine that, like a cowboy wanting to tame the Wild West!

Now, YA’LL have a fun grillin’ and don’t forget to visit the wine rack for a finger-lickin’ good time!

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