Tia Maria Barbeque Sauce
Elevate your backyard grilling game with the rich, complex flavors of Tia Maria Barbeque Sauce. This unique recipe combines the velvety sweetness of Tia Maria coffee liqueur with tangy ketchup, zesty apple cider vinegar, and smoky spices like paprika for a perfectly balanced BBQ sauce with a hint of sophistication. The addition of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce lends a savory umami kick, while optional cayenne pepper adds customizable heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for glazing ribs, chicken, or burgers, or even as a dipping sauce for fries. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or simply jazzing up a weeknight meal, this homemade barbeque sauce delivers bold flavors that are bound to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Tia Maria (coffee liqueur)
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine Tia Maria, ketchup, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Add apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine all ingredients.
Slowly add the water while stirring to adjust the thickness of the sauce. Use less water for a thicker sauce.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Taste the sauce and adjust any seasonings to your preference, such as adding more brown sugar for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.
Use immediately for glazing grilled or roasted meats, or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1792 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 379 mg | 8% | |
*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.
