



A beerific twist on barbecue sauce that adds zippy tang to any meat dish. I like it on grilled chicken or on my Barbecue Bacon Meatloaf or Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs





A darker beer will produce a richer more flavorful sauce. I used a bottle of my husband's home brewed nut brown ale. Yum!





Spicy Beer Barbecue Sauce





2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

1 Medium Onion,

Minced

1/3 Cup Celery, Minced

1 Tablespoon Garlic,

Minced

1 Tablespoon Hot Hungarian Paprika

3/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

3/4 Cup Ketchup

1/2 Cup Beer

1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce





Over medium heat, warm oil in a

medium saucepan over medium heat.





Saute onion and celery until translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, paprika and cayenne; cook for about 1 minute.





Process in a food process or a blender until smooth and return to pan.





Add ketchup, beer, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.





Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, until sauce has thickened.

Make ahead and store for up to a week in the refrigerator.