Tangy Molasses and Beer Barbecue Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Tangy Molasses and Beer Barbecue Sauce! Bursting with bold flavors, this homemade sauce combines the deep richness of molasses, the subtle malty notes of beer, and a perfect balance of tangy apple cider vinegar, smoky paprika, and a hint of heat from optional cayenne pepper. Made from scratch in just 35 minutes, this versatile barbecue sauce is thick, glossy, and perfect for basting ribs, slathering on grilled chicken, or using as a dip for your favorite sides. With its robust flavor profile and pantry-friendly ingredients like ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, this recipe is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy. Refrigerate extra sauce for up to two weeks to enjoy bold barbecue flavor anytime! Keywords: tangy barbecue sauce, molasses and beer BBQ, homemade BBQ sauce, grilling recipe, smoky barbecue sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 unit medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup beer (lager or amber works best)
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Step 4
Stir in the ketchup, beer, molasses, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
Step 5
Add the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 8
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. For a smoother texture, blend the sauce using an immersion blender or transfer it to a blender and process until smooth.
Step 9
Once cooled, transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Use as desired for grilling, basting, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (903.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1178.0 |
| Total Fat 27.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3991.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 222.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 186.0g | |
| Protein 4.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 435.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2894.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories