Beerbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Beerbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 12 yellow onion, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 chipotle peppers, in adobo chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 12 fluid ounces stout beer, stronger the better; ¼ cup blackstrap molasses; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons liquid smoke; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; mirin, to taste

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 yellow onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 chipotle peppers, in adobo chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 fluid ounces stout beer, stronger the better
¼ cup blackstrap molasses
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
mirin, to taste

1
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan on high heat.
2
When butter foams, add onion, garlic, chipotle peppers and salt.
3
Cook for 1-2 minutes until onions begin to brown.
4
Add all dry spices and stir until blended into a thick paste, about 30 seconds.
5
Deglaze the pan with the beer, scraping up any brown bits of aromatics on the pan.
6
Add molasses, vinegar, liquid smoke and crushed tomatoes, then stir until evenly incorporated.
7
Make sure molasses doesn't stick to the bottom or sides of the pot.
8
Simmer the sauce for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the texture is thick like barbecue sauce.
9
Add olive oil and sweeten with mirin, to taste.
10
I probably only use a few teaspoons of mirin, but if you like it sweeter you could go heavier.
11
Move to a blender or food processor for about 1 minute until the sauce is smooth.
12
Tastes great fresh, but will taste better after 1-2 days.
13
NOTE: This sauce could also be used as a braising liquid for roasts, brisket, short ribs, etc.
14
Instead of thickened the sauce, add it to a roasting pan with the browned meat and slow-cook for hours until fork tender.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 12 yellow onion, minced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 chipotle peppers, in adobo chopped, and more.

Yes, Beerbecue Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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