Ginger Molasses Bbq Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this bold and tangy Ginger Molasses BBQ Sauce! Bursting with the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors, this homemade barbecue sauce combines rich molasses, zesty fresh ginger, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat. Infused with ingredients like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika, this sauce delivers layers of depth that complement everything from ribs and pulled pork to grilled veggies and roasted chicken. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive addition to your repertoire. Whether you’re basting, dipping, or marinating, this versatile sauce guarantees a deliciously sticky and flavorful finish. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks and bring restaurant-quality barbecue home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Add the water to the mixture and stir everything until well combined.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors have melded together.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired. You can add more molasses for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or cayenne for additional heat.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.
Optional: For a smoother texture, blend the sauce with an immersion blender or strain it through a fine mesh sieve.
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2334 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.2 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2627 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
