MASTERING BBQ SAUCE (ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE…WITH A KICK

Serves: 6

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MASTERING BBQ SAUCE (ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE…WITH A KICK

Ready in: 50 MinTotal time: 50 Min

We love our weekends of grilling. And any good barbecue starts with a great sauce. Thick, smoky, tangy, or sweet, it’s easy to create a signature sauce that will keep your friends and family coming back for more all Summer long.Here’s the beauty of it too…Barbecue sauce freezes remarkably well. We always make a double batch and freeze it for later use, then thaw it in the fridge a day ahead of our next party, and voila, homemade sauce; again! No matter the flavor profile you like, there’s a sauce for you. We’re sharing our three favorite recipes below so that you can find one that suits your palate and amps up this weekend’s grilled feast. Enjoy~ Root beer, orange juice, ketchup, and brown sugar combined to make a truly delicious, sweet, and spicy barbecue sauce. The sauce may be made and refrigerated up to 1 week in advance.

Ingredients

• 1 cup root good quality beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (grate the rind before squeezing!)
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest (see above)
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon good-quality garlic powder
• Salt & freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a heavy medium-sized saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced to 2 cups, about 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning. Transfer the sauce to a container, cover, and refrigerate.

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