Kansas City Cocktail Sauce Recipe
A classic cocktail sauce with a BBQ twist added. The addition of Kansas City Sweet BBQ and Bear’s Beef Rub adds a sweet, smoky flavor that is balanced well by the horseradish and lemon. Use this for shrimp cocktail or with any raw or cooked seafood. Makes about 1 ½ cups of cocktail sauce.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Enhancers
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
Combine Base Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and Kansas City Sweet BBQ sauce. Stir well until fully incorporated.
Add Flavor Enhancers
Add the prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Bear's Beef Rub, and Worcestershire sauce to the mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the cocktail sauce and add salt and black pepper to your liking. Mix again to combine.
Serving
Chill and Serve
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with shrimp cocktail or your choice of seafood.