Texas Barbecue Juice

Spices, Rubs, Brines, Cures

Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: Makes. about 5 cups Source:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika

2 teaspoons black pepper

2 teaspoons American chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 tablespoon butter or rendered beef fat

1 medium onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup Lone Star beer (or any other lager)

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3 tablespoons steak sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons of hot sauce

2 cups beef, veal, or chicken stock

Directions

Mix the paprika, black pepper, American chili powder, and cumin in a small bowl.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter or fat and gently cook the onion over medium heat until translucent.

Add the garlic, bell pepper, and the spice mix. Stir, and cook for two minutes to extract the flavors.

Add the stock and the rest of the ingredients. Drink the remaining beer. Stir until well blended.

Simmer on medium for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust as needed.

Divide it in half and use half to mop the meat when cooking. Use the remainder to splash on the meat when you serve it.