Looking for a good "beef" sauce

jbelson · 08-20-2018, 05:39 PM

So I'm trying to get a good sauce for beef, brisket mainly. What I mean by that is something that would go well with a texas style brisket. I know that if it's done right, it shouldn't need it. But I'm looking for that palate.
Not something tomato-y or kansas city style really, but something beefy.

There is a restaurant in L.A., Dr. hogly woggly's tyler texas BBQ, that has this great, beefy, peppery sauce that goes so great with brisket. It's a thin sauce, not thick.

Wondering if anyone has any thing like that they'd be willing to share. Doesn't have to specifically for brisket, just figured that was the flavor profile that would be easiest to compare it to.

Thanks.

Kaptain Kadian · 08-20-2018, 05:47 PM

Head country

Free Mr. Tony · 08-20-2018, 06:10 PM

Many people I know in comps will take the liquid they got from the brisket cook, and mix it 50/50 (or to desired thickness)with their favorite bbq sauce. It works pretty well.

EyeBurnEverything · 08-20-2018, 07:12 PM

How about an au jus? What flavor profile besides beefy are you looking for? I would suggest as a test, try a Knorr beef homestyle stock cup with 1 cup of hot/simmering water. Its going to be salty, but it will still be thin enough that not much adheres so dunking a slice of brisket will give the brisket so extra juice (if dry) and also a boost in beefy flavor. Like i said, as a test, its quick and cheap, and if you like this type of au jus sauce, you can take it a step further and make your own beef stock using beef neck bones.

jdtTX · 08-20-2018, 07:22 PM

my personal favorite is chimichurri. not "beefy" but the acid is awesome with fatty beef

Smoking Piney · 08-20-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EyeBurnEverything

How about an au jus?

I'm in agreement with this for brisket. You want something to complement the brisket, not overwhelm it.

You can make your own au jus from the drippings.

Chimichurri rocks on beef that is grilled with some char...a nice, bright pop and complement to the meat.

Hoss · 08-20-2018, 07:29 PM

McCormick's Au Jus Gravy mix.Add the pepper you want and you can add a little flour or cornstarch if you want it thicker.Johnny's French Dip or Au Jus is good too.Kroger carries them both.Super easy and Tastee too.

EyeBurnEverything · 08-20-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoking Piney

I'm in agreement with this for brisket. You want something to complement the brisket, not overwhelm it.

You can make your own au jus from the drippings.

Reason i mentioned the knorr homestyle stock little cups, is they are meant to be added to 3 1/2 cups of water, which does make a decent beef broth. But i reduce the water to 1 cup and its a strong au jus that works great for "Hot beef Sammiches" So you can't go wrong with this approach to brisket.

Side note, if its a bit too thin, i bet a few tbsp of tomato paste will do wonders.

teamwhidbey · 08-20-2018, 07:47 PM

Google "Madagascar sauce", your welcome

Smoking Piney · 08-20-2018, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EyeBurnEverything

Reason i mentioned the knorr homestyle stock little cups, is they are meant to be added to 3 1/2 cups of water, which does make a decent beef broth. But i reduce the water to 1 cup and its a strong au jus that works great for "Hot beef Sammiches" So you can't go wrong with this approach to brisket.

Side note, if its a bit too thin, i bet a few tbsp of tomato paste will do wonders.

Nothing wrong with that at all.

Just more ideas for the OP.

Smoking Piney · 08-20-2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by teamwhidbey

Google "Madagascar sauce", your welcome

Googled.....looks fantastic.

Gary Tomato · 08-20-2018, 08:53 PM

Checkout the You Tube video of Aaron Franklin’s sauce; https://youtu.be/sMIlyzRFUjU I really like it and have made it a couple of times.

LYU370 · 08-20-2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by teamwhidbey

Google "Madagascar sauce", your welcome

Which is the good version? I saw at least six different recipes and every one of them is different.

Only thing in common is green peppercorns and a varying amount of some type of cream.

Joshw · 08-20-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LYU370

Which is the good version? I saw at least six different recipes and every one of them is different.

Only thing in common is green peppercorns and a varying amount of some type of cream.

Sounds like au Poivre sauce with green peppercorns, instead of black. I would say they are all pretty good. If you see one with Congac, go with it.

EyeBurnEverything · 08-20-2018, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LYU370

Which is the good version?

Only thing in common is green peppercorns and a varying amount of some type of cream.

That link lost my interest at the cream. Especially for brisket.

Maybe a filet mignon or a braised short rib, but definitely not a brisket.

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Free Mr. Tony is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-30-15 Location: Fort Wayne, in	Many people I know in comps will take the liquid they got from the brisket cook, and mix it 50/50 (or to desired thickness)with their favorite bbq sauce. It works pretty well.

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EyeBurnEverything is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-18 Location: In the Matrix Name/Nickname : Candice	How about an au jus? What flavor profile besides beefy are you looking for? I would suggest as a test, try a Knorr beef homestyle stock cup with 1 cup of hot/simmering water. Its going to be salty, but it will still be thin enough that not much adheres so dunking a slice of brisket will give the brisket so extra juice (if dry) and also a boost in beefy flavor. Like i said, as a test, its quick and cheap, and if you like this type of au jus sauce, you can take it a step further and make your own beef stock using beef neck bones.

08-20-2018, 07:22 PM	#5
jdtTX Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-01-14 Location: Rockwall, TX	my personal favorite is chimichurri. not "beefy" but the acid is awesome with fatty beef

08-20-2018, 07:29 PM	#7
Hoss Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-09 Location: Hernando,MS	McCormick's Au Jus Gravy mix.Add the pepper you want and you can add a little flour or cornstarch if you want it thicker.Johnny's French Dip or Au Jus is good too.Kroger carries them both.Super easy and Tastee too.

08-20-2018, 08:53 PM	#12
Gary Tomato is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-09-14 Location: Reservoir, Victoria, Australia	Checkout the You Tube video of Aaron Franklin’s sauce; https://youtu.be/sMIlyzRFUjU I really like it and have made it a couple of times.