Chicken Barbeque Sauce Recipes
Chicken Barbeque Sauce Recipes — Three vintage community-cookbook barbecue recipes: a simple vinegar-and-oil barbeque chicken marinade plus two classic homemade sauces for basting chicken or spareribs.
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Barbeque Chicken
Ingredients
- 2–3 split or quartered chickens
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup salad oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Marinate chicken in the dressing for several hours or overnight.
- Barbecue over hot coals until cooked through.
Chicken Barbeque Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 large bottles RealLemon juice
- 2 cups cooking oil
- 1 cup salt
- 1 lb oleo (margarine)
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pepper
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients together.
- Heat over a low flame until only the oleo (margarine) is melted.
- Dip chicken pieces in sauce several times during barbecuing, or brush sauce on while cooking.
- Store in the refrigerator for several weeks in closed jars.
Spareribs or Chicken Barbeque Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Dash of pepper
Instructions
- Bring all ingredients to a boil.
- Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- Pour over chicken or spare ribs and bake until meat is done.
FAQ
Can these barbeque sauces be used for grilling?
Yes. Both sauces are intended for brushing on chicken or ribs during grilling or barbecuing.
How long does the chicken barbeque sauce keep?
The oil-based chicken barbeque sauce can be refrigerated for several weeks in a sealed container.
Can these sauces be used for oven cooking?
Yes. They may be brushed on chicken or ribs during oven baking as well.