Homemade Root Beer Barbecue Sauce Recipes

ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients through the pepper in heavy medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to boil over MEDIUM heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to MEDIUM-LOW and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes to blend the flavors and reduce the sauce slightly. Season to taste with salt and additional pepper, if desired.
• Allow the sauce to cool slightly then transfer it a mason jar or other airtight container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE

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.

EASY HOMEMADE ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a medium heavy-bottomed saucepot set over medium-low heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
• Stir in the root beer, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce it to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes until the sauce has reduced by 1/4. Continue with the directions below for two sauce consistency options.

ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE

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.

BBQ BEER SAUCE

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.

BBQ RIBS WITH ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• For the ribs: Combine 12 cups water, the salt, molasses, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise in a large saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until the salt is dissolved. Remove and let cool.
• Put the ribs in a plastic container, pour the cooled brine over, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours, turning the ribs several times.
• Remove the ribs from the brine, rinse, pat dry and put on baking racks set over baking sheets. Refrigerate for several hours until the surface dries and forms a film.
• For the root beer BBQ sauce: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the onions and cook until soft. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the paprika and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the root beer and cook until reduced by half. Add the ketchup, brown sugar and molasses and cook over low heat until the flavors meld and the sauce reduces, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Add the lemon juice and zest and season with salt and pepper.
• If using the kamado-style ceramic charcoal cooker: Remove the grill grate and ceramic plate from the cooker. Add the hot hardwood charcoal and scatter the soaked hickory chips over the top. Adjust the cooker to maintain a temperature of 225 to 250 degrees F. This temperature should be maintained throughout the entire smoke. Put on the ceramic plate. Put a disposable pan with some steaming liquid on the plate, and then put on the grill grate. Brush the ribs with some canola oil. Put the ribs on the grill, cover and cook until the ribs are tender and juicy, about 2 hours. Brush with the root beer BBQ sauce, turning occasionally, during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
• If using charcoal, set up the grill for direct and indirect heat. Brush the ribs with some canola oil. Start the ribs as above over indirect heat. Finish the ribs by moving them back over the hot coals and turning and basting with the root beer BBQ sauce for 15 to 20 minutes.

ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine a 12-ounce can of root beer, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup each lemon juice and orange juice, 2 tablespoons each barbecue sauce, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon molasses and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger in a saucepan. Simmer until thick, stirring, 45 minutes.

PERFECT ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Begin by reducing the root beer in a saucepan over high heat until liquid is 1/4 of its original volumn, 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool, then combine all of the ingredients in the saucepan. Gradually bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and gently simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes.

PORK SANDWICHES WITH ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic and 1 cup root beer. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. , In a small saucepan, combine the chili sauce, hot pepper sauce and remaining root beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened. , Remove meat from slow cooker; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve on rolls.

ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE

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.

ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Reduce the root beer to 1 cup over medium heat in a large saucepan -- this takes about one hour.
• Add the Apple Cider Vinegar, ketchup, Yellow Mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper.
• Stir well and simmer for twenty minutes.
• Finish the sauce by whisking in the cold butter for extra body and flavor.