Whether you’re a grilling novice or a seasoned pro, it’s always good to keep some key barbeque ingredients on hand. Aside from making food more flavorful, they help foods retain moisture, cook evenly and prevent sticking to the grill. Some of the most important grilling essentials include oil, a rub and a barbecue sauce.
The most common barbecue sauce ingredients include vinegar or tomato sauce as a base, acid (such as lemon juice, apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar), aromatics (such as onion powder and garlic), sweeteners (such as brown sugar or molasses) and spices such as mustard and paprika. Different regions have their own signature sauces, with some such as the Kansas City and Memphis varieties having heavy use of sweeteners.
Another essential ingredient for barbeque is ketchup. Not only does it add sweetness and a tangy kick, but research shows that ketchup can prevent harmful carcinogens from forming during the Maillard Reaction that produces char on grilled foods.
Aside from ketchup, many barbecue sauce recipes also call for an array of sweet ingredients. Honey’s syrupy sibling, molasses, adds depth and sweetness to sauces, while fruit juices bring a burst of freshness. Popular in Hawaiian-style barbecue, pineapple juice is an easy way to give a sauce or marinade a tropical twist. It’s also a great way to make use of leftover canned pineapple juice that you would otherwise throw away. Onion powder adds savory flavor and helps prevent foods from burning while on the grill. The powdered form of this commonly used cooking spice works well in both recipes calling for whole onions and those using ground or minced onions.
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