Bringing Home A Taste Of TexFest With HEB’s State Fair® Corn Dogs And Three Fun Dipping Sauces

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I'm not a native of Texas but since moving here, I've fully embraced the spicy, bold, and flavorful foods that make up this state's culture! In particular, my family has embraced anything deep fried and barbecued. Bold flavors make up the bulk of our meals and I'm always looking for some solid ways to bring that taste into my home. Right now, my crew is particularly enamored with State Fair® Corn Dogs.

They love that they are tasty and made in Texas (a huge part of my husband's heritage). I love that they are a good source of protein. Plus, they are so easy to make – just 20 minutes in the oven and dinner is served. Recently, I had our neighbors over to watch the Spurs play and needed to feed everyone. So I busted out some State Fair Corn Dogs, mixed up these three fun dipping sauces, and let everyone go to town. They're delicious enough to stand alone or pair them with some coleslaw and potato salad for a true #TexFest gathering.

Bold and Flavorful BBQ Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Ketchup
• 4 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar

Directions:

1. In a small bowl combine ketchup, cider vinegar, and dark brown sugar.

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
• 1 1/4 Teaspoon Minced Jalapeños
• 2 Cloves Minced Garlic
• 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Spicy Brown Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Cup Ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons Peach Jam

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions, occasionally stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in minced jalapeños and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Turn heat down to medium low.
2. Stir in vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, sugar, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer and stir in ketchup and peach jam. Cook over low heat until thickened and acidity of the sauce has reduced, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
3. Strain the barbecue sauce through a fine mesh strainer. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Tangy and Tart Ketchup Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Ketchup
• 4 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Horseradish (spicy, if you can find it)
• 2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and garlic salt.

I really love bringing home a taste of TexFest with State Fair Corn Dogs from HEB and making these three fun dipping sauces! How would you spruce up your State Fair Corn Dogs and give them a #TexFest flair? Be sure to visit your local HEB from from February 22 – March 21, 2017 and pick up your State Fair Corn Dogs today – click here for a coupon (valid February 22 – March 21, 2017 *offer is for State Fair Corn Dogs only). Then mix up some dips and enjoy at your next #TexFest get together!