Spicy Honey Beer Barbecue Sauce

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Red lager

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Honey beer

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Difficulty 1
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Makes 1-1/2 cups (375 mL)

Difficulty 1
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Makes 1-1/2 cups (375 mL)

Grab your basting brush, because you’re going to be slathering this sauce on all your grilled proteins from here on out. Honey-sweet with a bit of tangy fire, it mellows beautifully on the grill, so it’s your best bet for fall-off-the-bone pork or beef ribs, chicken and tofu. Try brushing it over burgers just before you take them off the grill to create a satisfying glaze.

Ingredients

1 341 mL bottle red lager
1 cup (250 mL) ketchup
1/2 cup (125 mL) liquid honey
1/4 cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 to 1-1/2 tsp (5 to 7.5 mL) Asian chili paste, such as sambal oelek (see tip)
1 tsp (5 mL) onion powder
3/4 tsp (4 mL) garlic powder
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) pepper
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) Dijon mustard

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together red lager, ketchup, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili paste, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and mustard. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring often to prevent sticking, until thickened, 30 to 35 minutes.

Tip

Looking for an easy way to cook tender, juicy ribs without heating up the kitchen for hours? Pour 1 cup (250 mL) water into a pressure cooker and arrange seasoned ribs on the rack inside. Cook at high pressure for 20 to 25 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally. Voila: tender ribs that are ready to be slathered with your delicious sauce and finished on the barbecue.

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