Best 10 Dark Beer Bbq Sauce Recipes

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Cooking with beer is a classic technique that adds a complex flavor and umami to dishes. Dark beers, in particular, offer a rich and malty base for barbecue sauces, imparting a deep, smoky taste that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and even tofu. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy sauce or a spicy and savory one, there's a dark beer BBQ sauce recipe out there to suit your taste. So grab a bottle of your favorite dark beer and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BEER BBQ SAUCE



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How to make beer barbecue sauce from scratch. Tips on most suitable beer styles and other key ingredients so you can customize the basic recipe to your taste.

Provided by CraftBeering

Categories     Cooking with Beer

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tsp cooking oil
1 medium onion, diced
12 oz ale or lager with a solid malty backbone*
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup organic ketchup (or tomato sauce)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 tbsp honey
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
coarse salt, to taste***

Steps:

  • Saute the diced onion in the 2 tsp of cooking oil in a saucepan (preferably a deeper one) over medium heat (about 4 mins).
  • Once the onion bits soften deglaze with a splash or two of the beer, once the vigorous foaming subsides, add the rest of the beer. Simmer until reduced by half.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the brown sugar, ketchup (or tomato sauce), apple cider vinegar, honey, cumin, garlic powder and black pepper and stir to mix well together. Simmer to reduce. Once the mixture has thickened to your liking, remove from the stove.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the beer barbecue sauce to a smooth consistency or transfer to a food processor (be careful - either allow it to cool down or if still hot, work in batches).
  • Taste the finished sauce and season with salt as needed. Transfer to a container. The sauce will keep well refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 142 grams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

BBQ BEER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h5m

Yield about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons small-diced onion
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
One 28-ounce can plum tomatoes
1/2 cup beer, such as Heist Brewery Hive Five

Steps:

  • Heat a medium to large saucepot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, garlic and onions and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste, brown sugar, yellow mustard and Worcestershire; stir together. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and simmer for 1 minute to combine the flavors. Add the canned tomatoes and beer and blend with an immersion blender. Simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors have blended, about 45 minutes.

ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups root beer
4 cups ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Boil the root beer in an 8-quart saucepot over high heat until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
  • Lower the heat to a medium-low and add the ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, pepper, ground ginger and salt. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce reaches the desired thickness, another 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until fully cooled.

BEER AND MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Beer     Summer     Molasses     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups bottled chili sauce
3/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
3/4 cup beer
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke*
A smoke-flavored liquid seasoning that is available at specialty foods stores and at many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 2 cups, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before using. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.)

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME BBQ SAUCE



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I have tried many, many BBQ sauces, but I always come back to this one! Using chile sauce in addition to a little ketchup give this sauce extra flavors to tantalize everyone's taste buds!

Provided by Joel Manthei

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup chile sauce
½ cup rum
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat, mix the brown sugar, chile sauce, rum, soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, dry mustard, and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE



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I doubled the recipe and baked my chicken pieces in it browning the chicken pieces first, I added in 1 tablespoon chili powder and some cayenne pepper, for a sweeter sauce add in more brown sugar to taste, if you like a thick sauce then mix in a little water mixed with cornstarch towards then end of cooking then simmer for a couple minutes to thicken.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time P1DT30m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup root beer (don't use sugar-free!)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon light molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, but good to add in)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder (I used fresh garlic)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • If you are adding in onion and garlic, then saute first in a couple tablespoons oil in a heavy saucepan for about 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 25-30 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cool to room temperature, cover then chill overnight or tightly covered for up to 2 weeks.

BARBECUED RIBS WITH BEER



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These ribs are so simple to make, you will want to make them often. They always are juicy and have a wonderful taste. -Catherine Santich, Alamo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 rack pork spareribs (3 to 4 pounds)
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
2/3 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Rub the salt, Italian seasoning and pepper over ribs and place in a shallow roasting pan; add beer. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours or until tender., Drain ribs. Spoon some of the sauce over ribs. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally and basting with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 935 calories, Fat 65g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 255mg cholesterol, Sodium 1494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 63g protein.

ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Fourth of July     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup root beer
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon mild-flavored (light) molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke*
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead; keep refrigerated.)
  • *Smoke-flavored liquid seasoning is available at specialty foods stores and many supermarkets.

BEER BARBECUE SAUCE



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Make and share this Beer Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (14 ounce) bottles catsup
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 (5 ounce) bottle steak sauce
1/2 cup prepared mustard
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except garlic, in saucepan and simmer 30 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic before using.
  • Baste meat during last 15 minutes of grilling time.

ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE



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This BBQ sauce can be used a variety of ways- we've even put it on potatoes at my house! It's sweet, tangy, and has a small kick to it. The root beer can also be substituted with Dr Pepper® or Coca Cola®.

Provided by maryyyy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups root beer
2 cups ketchup
½ cup no-pulp orange juice
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Stir together the root beer, ketchup, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, and molasses in a saucepan. Season with ginger, paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 382.3 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, grill or roast the peppers and onions before adding them to the sauce.
  • If you don't have dark beer, you can substitute it with an equal amount of beef broth.
  • To make the sauce thicker, simmer it for a longer period of time.
  • Add a tablespoon of brown sugar or molasses for a sweeter sauce.
  • For a spicy sauce, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chili powder.

Conclusion:

This dark beer BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for grilled meats, chicken, and fish, as well as vegetables and tofu. The sauce is also great as a dipping sauce for appetizers and snacks. With its rich, smoky flavor, this dark beer BBQ sauce is sure to be a hit at your next cookout or party.

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