Beer BBQ Sauce
Beer BBQ Sauce is a rich, smoky homemade barbecue sauce made with beer, ketchup, barbecue sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and aromatic spices. It's perfect as a marinade, basting sauce, or dipping sauce for ribs, burgers, chicken, vegetables, and more.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup beer
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup honey or molasses
Instructions
- Combine the barbecue sauce, ketchup, beer, honey or molasses, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, garlic, and onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Use the sauce to marinate meat, poultry, vegetables, or tofu.
- Let the ingredients marinate for up to 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Remove the food from the marinade before cooking.
- Pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve as a glaze, basting sauce, or dipping sauce.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Simmer the sauce gently to allow the beer and spices to blend into a rich, balanced flavor. Marinate meat overnight for the deepest flavor before grilling or roasting. Brush the sauce onto meat during the final minutes of cooking to create a glossy finish. Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.Wine Advice
A bold Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with the smoky barbecue flavors. If you prefer beer, a robust IPA makes an excellent match for grilled dishes finished with this sauce.Nutrition values
Calories: 60 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 280 mg | Sugar: 10 g