PA Dutch Birch Beer BBQ Sauce Recipes
Homemade PA Dutch Birch Beer BBQ Sauce offers a uniquely complex, yet traditional barbecue flavor. As any barbecue pit master will tell you, there's simply no comparing a homemade BBQ sauce to store-bought, bottled varieties.The taste difference is like night and day, with the birch beer-based sauce delivering a classic barbecue flavor that's great on beef, poultry and pork.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time57 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 2 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Sauce, Birch Beer Sauce, Dutch Birch Beer BBQ Sauce, PA Dutch Birch Beer BBQ Sauce
Servings: 32 Servings
Author: William Clay
- 1 can Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (Do not substitute)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 medium-sized Bermuda or Spanish onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons mild chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper finely ground
In a non-reactive saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until just beginning to develop color, about 10-12 minutes.
Add in the can of Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer along with the remaining ingredients. Stir slowly and constantly with a wooden spoon until the Birch Beer BBQ sauce is smooth and well combined.
Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce begins to thicken. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Remove from heat and allow the Birch Beer BBQ sauce to cool for 10-15 minutes. Using a "stick" or immersion blender, puree the sauce until reaching a smooth, thickened consistency.
Important: Hot liquids expand when blended. If using a traditional blender, work in small batches. Be sure to allow for venting. Remove your blender's lid vent plug and cover the opening with a clean kitchen cloth.
Cool the sauce to room temperature, then use as desired, Use a BBQ sauce mop or the back of a large spoon to apply the PA Dutch Birch Beer BBQ Sauce to pork, chicken or beef.
Apply sauce liberally and continue cooking/grilling for 5 minutes. Reapply a light coating of Birch Beer BBQ Sauce then continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes before serving.
Store unused PA Dutch Birch Beer BBQ Sauce in the refrigerator. Brush it on food 5 to 15 minutes before the cooking time is finished. If desired, serve extra on the side.