Orange Beer Barbeque Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this bold and tangy Orange Beer Barbeque Sauce, a mouthwatering blend of sweet, smoky, and zesty flavors. Freshly squeezed orange juice and your favorite lager or pale ale form the base of this irresistible sauce, while brown sugar, honey, and ketchup add a touch of sweetness. A dash of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper infuses a subtle heat, perfectly balanced by the tang of apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this homemade BBQ sauce thickens to perfection and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, chicken wings, or even as a dipping sauce for fries. Make a batch, and treat your taste buds to the ultimate barbecue experience with a citrusy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.75 cup Beer (lager or pale ale)
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the orange juice, beer, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine.
Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your preferred consistency.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For a sweeter sauce, add more honey or brown sugar. For more heat, increase the cayenne pepper.
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use the sauce to baste meats during grilling or as a dipping sauce for your favorite BBQ dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2404 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.0 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 859 mg | 18% | |
*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.
