Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| beef broth | 500ml |
| apple cider vinegar | 120ml |
| Worcestershire sauce | 60ml |
| vegetable oil | 2 tbsp |
| chilli powder | 1 tbsp |
| garlic powder | 1 tsp |
| black pepper | 1 tsp |
| salt | 1 tsp |
| juice of 1 lemon | As needed |
Texas Mop Sauce Recipe
Texas Mop Sauce recipe for BBQ. Texas style. Ready in 10 minutes. Pairs with Brisket, beef ribs, pork shoulder — anything cooked low and slow. Step-by-step instructions.
By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026
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Quick Answer
Texas Mop Sauce: 500ml beef broth, 120ml apple cider vinegar, 60ml Worcestershire sauce... Ready in 10 minutes. Pairs with Brisket, beef ribs, pork shoulder — anything cooked low and slow.
Method
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Use warm as a mop/basting sauce during smoking.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Pairs With
Brisket, beef ribs, pork shoulder — anything cooked low and slow.
A mop sauce is applied during the cook with a BBQ mop or spray bottle. It adds flavour, moisture, and helps bark formation. It's thin by design — not a finishing sauce. Apply every 45-60 minutes during the smoke.
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What does texas mop sauce go with?
Brisket, beef ribs, pork shoulder — anything cooked low and slow.
How long does texas mop sauce take to make?
10 minutes. A mop sauce is applied during the cook with a BBQ mop or spray bottle.
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