Blues Hog Tennessee Red BBQ Sauce Clone

Blues Hog Tennessee Red BBQ Sauce. Many of you have asked me for a clone recipe of this sauce, this is what I've come up with. It's very similar but I think my version is better.
Ingredients:
1 c cider vinegar
1 c ketchup
1/2 c pure cane syrup
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp coarse ground black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ground mace
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[@olD_Eazy681]

I had only tried the champion blues hog sauce. I just made something very similar to this recipe and then last night I found the Tennessee red and tried it. Mines a little bit thicker but has the same flavor. I used a tablespoon of schiracha instead of the red pepper flakes.

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Thank You for the video and recipe. I will certainly be making this here in the UK!

[@haliputti]

Thanks for this recipe. My long time favourite already.

[@cup_and_cone]

For those who want it closer to the real Blues Hog, I added an extra 2 tablespoons of white sugar, only did half the red pepper flakes, and skipped the ground mace (white sugar is the primary ingredient in the real Blues Hog). I also did a pinch of sodium citrate to prevent separation.

[@talalztube]

Using ground mace the key spice?

[@johnolz1886]

Hey Tom, thanks for sharing. Here’s what I found after following your recipe. The added sugar just wasn’t getting me there so I added 1/4 cup of honey which did the trick. However, that made it super thick so I thinned the sauce with 3/4 cups of water and was spot on the BH TR. thanks again for the video.

[@bigdawgsbbq2737]

Hey Tom... Just wanted to let you know, I'm still using this recipe... And it is by far the best pulled pork bbq sauce I've ever used!!!

[@tomstestkitchen]

That's awesome, it really is a good sauce.

[@TheWolfePit]

Nicely done Tom! Definitely putting this on my 'To Do List'!

[@tomstestkitchen]

***** Thanks Larry, it was very good.

[@VeRTiGo9191]

I have been looking for a different sauce to use on the next Boston I smoke..think I found the one! Blues Hog isn't around here in VA, but I am stoked about trying your version! Great work Tom!

[@tomstestkitchen]

Tim Legg Well there ya go, I think it would be great with smoked pork. Thanks!

[@BubbasGrub]

nicely done and looks great

[@tomstestkitchen]

Bubbas Grub Thanks Bubba

[@BigEataMan9]

can you do or have you done a video on blues hog original sauce?

[@j.jansen]

Awsome.....gonna make this, just in time for a nice pulled pork at second xmas day Have a wonderfull Xmas days Grtz from the Netherlands

[@tomstestkitchen]

Thanks! From the Netherlands huh, do you follow my buddy PitmasterX?

[@crisworkizer1523]

Awesome job Tom,I mix the origianl with the Tennessee red to glaze my chicken and everyone loves it .. have to make yours and I like it spicey..

[@tomstestkitchen]

Cris Workizer Then you will love this recipe Cris, it is nice and spicy.

[@seanmiller7889]

Cooked up a batch and thought the black pepper was way too overwhelming. 2nd batch I put 1/4 the amount of black pepper and bamm! Awesome! Thanks so much.

[@tomstestkitchen]

Glad you like it, I actually like the level of black pepper but if you make it yourself you can always adjust to your tastes.

[@getoutandgrill]

Saved in the recipe archives....Good work Tom

[@tomstestkitchen]

Mother's BBQ I think you will like it Chris, thanks

[@tomevans5458]

Just found this recipe on KZbin. I think you could use corn syrup instead of the cane syrup. Corn syrup you buy in the store is not the same as high fructose corn syrup that industry uses. Might give a "lighter" color than the darker cane syrup. I will try your recipe!

[@WhiteThunderBBQ]

Now I just need to get some mace... one spice I've never used in my kitchen. Nice job Tom!

[@tomstestkitchen]

White Thunder BBQ It's the "secret" spice! Thanks

[@ruudvkempen1950]

Thx Tom, i made the honey mustard too from Blues hog and now the Tennessee from you!.......Do you have the recipe from the Blues hog smokey mountan?Regards from The Netherlands

[@73poopsieboy]

Can't wait to make this and try it Tom. I have made your Blues Hog honeymustard bbq sauce about six times now and my family loves it! Please keep making clone videos. I love them! If you could clone Gates and Arthur Bryant's that would be awesome! :)

[@tomstestkitchen]

I hope you like it, you can cut down on the red pepper flakes if you don't want it as spicy as this.

[@tangojoe9694]

Really enjoyed this video Tom. As a fan of Blues Hog I think a clone would be worth pursuing as sometimes it is not available up this way.

[@tomstestkitchen]

Tango Joe It turned out really good Joe, I think you would like it.

[@craigwilliams1577]

Can you do the blues hogs original sauce

[@jpstapes]

Great recipe! Any chance you can try to copy the Blues Hog regular BBQ sauce? That would also be epic! Both sauces are fantastic imo.

[@smokingtarheel3003]

I'll go for the spicier version. The secret ingredient, mace, never thought of that. Also, the pure can syrup was a great call. This would work great with pork as you say!!! I will like yours better because of the natural ingredients! Way to go, Tom! The sugar commenter earlier doesn't understand the vinegar/sugar balance.

[@tomstestkitchen]

Lee Setzer Yea, I liked the spicier version Lee. The mace really does add a great flavor. I was really psych'd when I saw the cane syrup in the store, I knew I had to use that. Thanks

[@klc317]

Looks very tasty!

[@tomstestkitchen]

klc317 Thanks, it is very tasty

[@matthewharrison738]

I think 1/4 tsp red pepper and also less black pepper makes a closer recipe very close though. Good job

[@batt01]

I tried this and it was awesome. Could you do the blues hog original next.

[@tomstestkitchen]

Thanks, it's in my queue. BTW my middle name is Dwight, I went by that all my life growing up in Kentucky. Due to a clerical error when I joined IBM in NY they thought I went by my first name Thomas or Tom. It was too much of a hassle to change so I just kept it as Tom Jones.

[@davidrussell631]

You’re onto it but for most folk’s taste I think that’s a little too much mace and pepper of both kinds. Smoking St. Louis ribs this afternoon and I’ve got some of the BH raspberry chipotle to mix with your sauce here I just made. Lately haven’t been glazing ribs, though, so I might just end up using it on some drumsticks.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Great video Tom! I love Blues Hog. Use it as a base sometimes.

[@tomstestkitchen]

Ballistic BBQ Thanks Greg, it came out better than I thought.

[@SouthernCoastalCookingTM]

Tom that sauce sounds great I will have to try making my own

[@tomstestkitchen]

Southern Coastal Cooking ™ Thanks Joe, it's really good.

[@philipallen4462]

I will try this version, Tom! In fact, I use the Blues Hog as a sauce when I pull pork to add a bit of flavor and moisture, and your sauce with its slightly thicker, darker, and more "punch" may work well as an additional complementary sauce for serving! Nice work! -BBQPhil

[@tomstestkitchen]

Philip Allen Thank you for the inspiration and the secret spice Phil

[@BrianCriss]

What brand of crushed Pepper Flakes do you use? Iv seen other cooks on here use the same and I cant find it in stores. Thanks

[@tomstestkitchen]

Chris Key It's Fiesta brand, it's pretty common here in Texas.

[@Gquebbqco]

Cool Video Tom! Did you ever try BBQ Phil's version? If so how would it compare to yours and to Tennessee Red? Thanks for the shout out!

[@tomstestkitchen]

I didn't try Phil's version, this one is very close to the Tennessee Red with some improvements.

[@RayMacksKitchenandGrill]

Tom the sauce looks good...

[@tomstestkitchen]

Thanks Ray Mack, it's really good

[@Isalas16]

This is great I love Blues Hod sauces, but getting them in my country is impossible, and importing from the US is very expensive, last time I bought a sampler online and had to pay about $100 just in shipping and taxes... so having a base like these I can customize is great for me.

[@tomstestkitchen]

Well, there you go now. I also have a video on how to make their honey mustard BBQ sauce too.

[@shair00]

Thanks for sharing. My BBQ sauce has alot more ingredients, maybe this is a great way to simplify it

[@tomstestkitchen]

shair00 Thanks for watching, many BBQ pros use this sauce as a base and add to it. I like it just the way it is.

[@shair00]

***** Well I can tell by watching you make it I would love it too.

[@TROYCOOKS]

I think your sauce looked a lot better Tom. I don't like a runny bbq sauce and the Blues Hog sauce just looked too thinned out. Thanks for the recipe. I love it when you play mad scientist in the kitchen!!!

[@tomstestkitchen]

T-ROY COOKS It was Troy, my son tasted both and liked mine better.

[@TitozWorld]

Thumbs up Tom!

[@tomstestkitchen]

TitoJorge Thanks!

[@Thaneii]

The shake test? Come on. I do really like your take on this sauce, since I try to avoid high fructose corn syrup as much as possible like it's the plague. Nicely done, Tom.

[@tomstestkitchen]

Thaneii Really, you didn't like that test Phil ;-) I was really happy to find the cane syrup, it's really good stuff. I agree with you on the corn syrup.

[@SmokeyGoodness]

Hey Tom, if you bring your sauce, I'll provide the pulled pork! It's as easy as a straight shot north!

[@tomstestkitchen]

Ha ha, will do Dan.

[@TomsBBQPitstop]

Are you ever going to try and make their original BBQ Sauce from Blue Hogs? I recall seeing your Tennessee Red BBQ Sauce before. Thought I read it was on your to do list. Just thought I would ask. Would love to make that sauce. Its one of my favorites when I don't use my own.

[@tomstestkitchen]

I don't know if I will be. I've been getting some "not so happy" comments from the owner of Blues Hog BBQ sauce.

[@TomsBBQPitstop]

Tom's Test Kitchen well I understand. I make my own BBQ sauce but that's my favorite BBQ sauce that I don't make. For kcbs contest they mix the original with Tennessee red. Well enjoy your videos. I just started a BBQ channel. It's a fun experience. Been watching your videos and others for years. I'm on video #2. It's a learning process and challenging at the same time. Thanks for your reply!

[@tomstestkitchen]

I hear you, people don't realize all the work that goes into it. I'll check out your channel.

[@MichaelKing-kc1fd]

Tom... will you try to recreate killer hogs the bbq sauce please... thank you in advance

[@tomstestkitchen]

I'm not familiar with that one, I'll have to see if I can find it.

[@MichaelKing-kc1fd]

Tom's Test Kitchen its on Amazon... it's one of the best sauces I've ever had

[@lancec7027]

Tom, would you consider making a clone of the Original BBQ Sauce (or any other favorite or yours)? It's a favorite of my wife and me, but hard to come by (only online).

[@tomstestkitchen]

Blues Hog Original?

[@lancec7027]

Yes sorry, should have been more clear. I have made the Honey Mustard recipe of yours and it was great.

[@jameswhiteside9231]

I just made a double batch. Good sauce, but no where's close to Tenn Red. Also felt a little mace goes a long way...

[@tomstestkitchen]

I agree, it's a good homemade and similar. Yeah, go easy on the mace.

[@thesurfr]

Hello Tom....remember me? LOL Just for the record, I love the BB QUE Sauce McDonalds uses for their mcnuggets...who makes it?

[@tomstestkitchen]

thesurfr They do, you can make it yourself Bill www.food.com/recipe/mc-donalds-barbecue-sauce-167876

[@thesurfr]

WOW! They use two top brand sauces and combine them! GO FIGURE!

[@MultiTazmo]

Better and aloooot cheaper

[@romannomad4332]

I copied your recipe , I came out pretty good thanks.

[@tomstestkitchen]

That's awesome!

[@TheModeRed]

Here I am 9 years later... loving Tennessee Red but wanted to alter it. I think I'll use distilled vinegar or coconut vinegar and few lemon slices but definitely use cane syrup. I am sure that minor change will make a wonderful variation!

[@phil2288]

JRE

[@docrichardson4990]

Original recipe was 5 ingrediants, plain white sugar and zero mace in it

[@johnschulenberg1]

Tom have ever considered cloning Killer Hog Products such as Killer Hog Hot Rub or Killer Hog Vinegar Sauce?

[@tomstestkitchen]

I'm not familiar with those products, I'll have to do a search on them.

[@johnschulenberg1]

Killer Hogs products are from Malcom Reed. He too is on the profession tour. He is also a KZbinr

[@blacktalon1597]

Oh man, that wasnt accurate, you used a different finger during taste test.

[@letsgobrandon4163]

With all due respect.... this isn't t even close lol. Great starting point tho. Cut the red pepper and black pepper to 1/8 teaspoon....add celery seed....add honey and more sugar and cane syrup...add vanilla extract and lime powder to taste and you might be in the neighborhood.

[@blueshogbabe8656]

Bill Arnold, aka mr blues hog himself says this is so wrong.... if you really want some of the real stuff gomto blueshog.com and you can order it straight from the site whether a store near you carries it or not.....you're welcome

[@KyleMoran626]

Blues hog babe thanks! But this version is actually better. Toodles

[@AI3Dorinte]

you people are insane really... so much sugar... sugar in the ketchup, sugar in the sirrup, sugar added later...

[@tomstestkitchen]

isinox you people?

[@letsgobrandon4163]

@@tomstestkitchen lol