Recipe: Ginger Molasses BBQ Sauce 🍖
Description:
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of this homemade Ginger Molasses BBQ Sauce. Perfect for basting pork or chicken, this sauce adds a delightful twist to your barbecue dishes.
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Keywords: Quick & Easy
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 serrano chili pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 493.4
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 3015.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 118.2g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 98g
- Protein: 2.2g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients required for the sauce.
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Combine Ingredients: In a heavy saucepan, stir together cider vinegar, sugar, ketchup, molasses, minced garlic, chopped serrano chili pepper, grated fresh ginger, and salt.
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Brisk Boil: Bring the mixture to a brisk boil over medium heat, leaving it uncovered. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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Thicken: Allow the sauce to boil until it thickens. This usually takes about 3 minutes. Keep an eye on the consistency, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce: Continue cooking until the sauce reduces to about 1/2 cup, intensifying its flavors.
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Cool: Once thickened, transfer the sauce to a medium-sized bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
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Serve: Your Ginger Molasses BBQ Sauce is now ready to use! Brush it onto pork or chicken during grilling for an extra burst of flavor.
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Storage: Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Tips:
- Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less serrano chili pepper.
- For a smoother consistency, blend the sauce after cooling.
- Double or triple the recipe for larger gatherings or to have extra sauce on hand.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Ginger Molasses BBQ Sauce! 🎉
