In Houston Luther’s was known for having really good BBQ, their sauce was smoky, but not overly sweet. This is our recreation that tastes like their BBQ sauce. You can use this sauce on brisket, ribs, chicken, and much more.
This sauce will keep in the refrigerator for a week if you want to make some ahead of time, or you can even make some to enjoy later down the road. If you are looking for a BBQ sauce that captures some of what makes Texas BBQ so delicious this recipe is just what you are looking for.
Luther’s Barbecue Sauce
Luther’s BBQ Sauce
While the restaurant may not be around anymore, you can still make their BBQ Sauce at home.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 693kcal
Ingredients
- 18 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2-3 teaspoons liquid smoke
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a medium sized pot, and simmer for 1 hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 174g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5077mg | Potassium: 2222mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 162g | Vitamin A: 2415IU | Vitamin C: 38.7mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 7.1mg
David
I’d rally like to know the recipe for their seasoned salt that they put on their frys. Anyone have that? I’ve tried several brands of seasoned salts and nothing comes close to what Luther’s used.
Machelle Darvanian
Does anyone have the cobbler recipe?? Greatly appreciated!!
Stephanie
I am sorry I do not have the cobbler recipe. I barely have a memory of it, was this a soft cobbler or was it like pie crust?
Sidney Landry
Does anyone have the Luther’s dry rub recipe?
Gasper pumila
Does anyone have the Luther’s rib rub recipe? Please share. I also loved the onion ring loaf and there bbq beans were the best. Anyone know how to duplicate all this?
Stan
Try equal parts of Cattlemans BBQ and Coca Cola syrup. Add dry rub mix an liquid smoke
Ron Tryner
My first exposure to Houston, Texas BBQ was Luthers back in 1975. I cried when Papas bought hem out. Like everything else around here: the ones that can’t buy-out those that can. The only place that comes close is Demiris BBQ, their sauce has the same kick as Luthers did.
Stephanie
I have to agree Demiris BBQ is good. I know when I can order for the office, I will pick up from there.
James
What is considered a small can of tomato sauce…..4oz, 6oz, 8oz., 16oz. etc.?
Thanks!
Lisa
Not even close. My dad was VP of Luther’s and he’s the one who created all of the Luther’s recipes. The recipes were passed down to me.
Mads
Would you be willing to share? I miss Luther’s! Gone for almost 10 years now. 🙁
Stephanie
That post was from a long time ago. I don’t think that person has responded in a long time :(.
Kathy
Oh my gosh, I’m looking for the recipe to make the beef rice they served! It was awesome and I’ve never had anything like it since – This was in the late late 70s m, early 80s! Anyone know the recipe and can share??
Michelle
This recipe is way off. So disappointed. Too thick, too much tomato flavor, and no kick. I haven’t had Luther’s since I moved away many years ago, but this is nothing like my memory of their wonderful sauce. Thanks to Mark for pointing out the real recipe. Look forward to trying that method.
Jeffmiletich
As a former Luther’s employee, you are missing a few ingredients…..
NANA9913
DO YOU HAVE THE RECIPE FOR THE ONION LOAF?
Guest!
Do you have the recipe for the blueberry muffins?! It’s a shame that Luther’s got bought out and even more of a shame that we’ll never have those muffins again…
Stephanie
I don’t 🙁 I love blueberry muffins.
Dovie Cotter
no comments at present. sorry
Jeff
Jeff,
I was a huge fan of Luther’s in their day. Can you please provide more information on this recipe and perhaps the rub recipe as well?
Lospruetts@gmail.com
Thanks
Jeff
Mark
This isn’t even close. I was a GM at both Denver locations in the mid-80’s. and people will be shocked at what the recipe is. Basically you chop onions and boil the heck out of them, let the water boil down, this is like concentrated onion water, then you add Open Pit, Yes-Open Pit original bbq sauce to that with brown sugar and Coke Syrup, as in the Coke Syrup restaurants get that they use in their drink systems. If you can’t find Coke Syrup you can add a couple cans of Coke to the water you boil the onions in, the trick is to reduce this to a semi-concentrate. You boil that down and you will be surprized. If after adding everything else the sauce is too thick you just add water and reduce it to where you want the thickness to be. that’s it folks, I’ve been using the recipe for years and winning rib contests all along.
Rosary Shields
how much coke syrup? how much brown sugar?
ian
Rosary get off the thread. You aint hookin that shit up son
Rocky mnt
I also worked at luthers in the late 80s it was awsome times really miss that great bbq
Rocky mnt
Aurora colorado i may know mark
Stephanie Manley
I miss that onion loaf.
Dave
Also there in late 80’s. Came on with the original crew at the Aurora location. Gary M, Curtis, Dewayne, Chase. John Harmon one of the owners son. Good times.
Liz Nelson
I miss Luther’s so much! I don’t like Papa’s BBQ sauce Luther’s was so much better! I also miss their onion rings. Do you have the recipe for their onion rings? I would so love to be able to make them at home!
Stephanie
So one time I went into Luther’s and someone ordered that onion ring loaf, and went over to the baked potato bar, and scooped up a bunch of butter on it, and ate it. My arteries hardened for that person.