Guinness BBQ Sauce Recipe
Guinness BBQ Sauce Recipe is a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet sauce made with Guinness stout, tomato paste, molasses, and spices. It delivers deep, bold flavor ideal for grilled meats, pulled pork, and more. Easy to make and store, this homemade sauce adds character to any dish, offering a satisfying blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes in every bite.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Heatproof jar or bottle (for storage)
Ingredients
- ½ cup Guinness Stout Beer
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional Pinch of chili powder or a few dashes of hot sauce for heat
Instructions
Start with the Oil
- Grab a medium sized saucepan and heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Once it’s warm, toss in some garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Stir it around for about 30 seconds just enough to wake up those spices.
Pour in the Guinness
- Next, slowly pour in the Guinness stout. Let it bubble and simmer for a few minutes 2 or 3 should do it. This helps cook off the alcohol and brings out the flavor.
Mix in the Good Stuff
- Now it’s time to build the base. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, molasses, brown sugar, and a splash of maple syrup. Keep stirring until it all comes together into a smooth, rich mixture.
Add a Kick of Flavor
- Toss in the Dijon mustard, a bit of apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and season it with salt, pepper, cayenne, and a pinch of chili powder or hot sauce if you like it spicy. Give it a good stir to mix everything through.
Let it Simmer
- Turn the heat down low and let the sauce simmer gently, uncovered, for about 20 minutes. Give it a stir now and then it’ll thicken up nicely as it cooks.
Cool It Down & Store
- Once it’s done, take it off the heat and let it cool. Give it a taste and adjust anything if needed. Then just pour it into a jar or container, seal it up, and store it in the fridge. It’ll keep for up to two weeks (if it lasts that long!).