Best Molasses Barbecue Sauce Recipes

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Use as you would with any recipes calling for BBQ sauce.

BEER AND MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 2 cups, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before using. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.)

POMEGRANATE MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, ketchup, pomegranate molasses, honey, sunflower seed oil, mustard, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika to make a smooth paste.

GRILLED PORK KEBABS WITH GINGER MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Make barbecue sauce:
• Stir together all sauce ingredients in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan and briskly simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 3 minutes. Transfer sauce to a medium bowl and cool to room temperature.
• Prepare and grill pork kebabs:
• Put tenderloin on a cutting board. Starting about 5 inches from narrow end of tenderloin and holding a large sharp knife at a 30-degree angle to cutting board, cut a thin slice (1/8 to 1/4 inch thick) from tenderloin, slicing diagonally toward narrow end and cutting through to cutting board. Continue to cut thin slices from tenderloin following same diagonal, starting each consecutive slice closer to wide end. (You will have about 12 slices. Cut any slices more than 2 inches wide in half lengthwise.)
• Thread 2 skewers, 1 at a time and 1/2 to 1 inch apart, lengthwise through each slice of pork and transfer to a tray lined with plastic wrap.
• If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle pork slices with salt and brush both sides with barbecue sauce, then grill on oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning over once, until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Discard any leftover sauce.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in large saucepan; bring to boil. Cool completely. Place pork in large glass baking dish. Pour brine over. Cover; chill overnight.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain pork; pat dry. Brush pork with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill pork about 5 minutes per side for medium. Place on plates. Spoon Molasses Barbecue Sauce over.

MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Store in the refrigerator.

OVEN-ROASTED RIBS WITH CHIPOTLE-MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and add ice. Divide between 2 large roasting pans. Place a rack in each roasting pan. Top each rack with a rack of ribs, and season both sides with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven, and roast for 20 minutes. Continue roasting, basting with sauce every 10 minutes, until caramelized and crusty, about 1 hour and 15 minutes more.
• Remove from oven. Cut ribs between the bones, and serve with chipotle-molasses barbecue sauce and peanut-green onion relish on the side.

CHIPOTLE-MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
• Add the remaining ingredients, and return to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a food processor, and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Return to saucepan, and let stand until room temperature.

TANGY MOLASSES AND BEER BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a heavy sauce sauté onion and garlic in about 2 tablespoons oil until soft (about 3 minutes).
• Add in all remaining ingredients; mix to combine and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat; simmer until the sauce thickens and is reduced to around 2 cups or a little more, stirring occasionally, season with salt if desired (this should take about 20 minutes).
• Cool completely, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours.

E-Z ADOBO PORK RIBS WITH MOLASSES-CHILE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
• In a food processor or blender, combine the paste ingredients and blend until smooth. Dry the ribs with paper towels, then rub them thoroughly with the paste. Place the ribs on two baking sheets and slow roast for 3 hours until red juice comes out when you prick the meat with a fork. The meat will be tender and pull easily from the bone. Remove the ribs from the oven. They can go right onto a grill, stand out for awhile, or be refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days.
• While the ribs are roasting, combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well, Set aside.
• Grill the ribs on a high rack set over low heat and let them stay there as long as your patience allows. A light crust on the outside is the goal, and depending upon your fire, it can be achieved in 5 minutes or take up to 30 minutes. The longer the ribs cook, the better. Brush them with the sauce during the last minute on the grill. Cut the ribs apart between the bones and serve the remaining barbecue on the side.

MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to simmer before serving.)

POMEGRANATE MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Drop garlic into food processor; run processor until garlic is finely chopped. Add onion, and run processor until onion is finely chopped.
• In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and onion mush, salt, pepper and thyme. Sweat over medium-low heat 5 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients, stir well and simmer 25 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

SMOKED MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
• Add the ketchup, vinegar, worcestershire, liquid smoke, and brown sugar. Stir until fullly mixed and bring to a simmer. Add the tabasco and the molasses. Simmer 25-30 minutes, until sauce is a medium thickness. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Let sauce cool for 1 hour, then puree until smooth in a blender. Serve warm or at room temperature.Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

PORK RIBS WITH MOLASSES-CHILE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 225º F.
• In a food processor or blender, combine the paste ingredients and blend until smooth.
• Dry the ribs with paper towels, then rub them thoroughly with the paste.
• Place the ribs on two baking sheets and slow roast for 3-5 hours, or until red juice comes out when you poke the meat with a fork and the meat is tender and pulls easily from the bone. The longer you cook the ribs the better, just don't let them dry out.
• Remove the ribs from the oven.
• They can go right onto the grill, stand out for a while, or be refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days.
• While the ribs are roasting, combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; set aside.
• Light a fire in your grill.
• You want a very low charcoal fire with the rack set as high as possible.
• Put the ribs on the grill and let them stay there as long as your patience allows.
• A light crust on the outside is the goal, and, depending on your fire, it can be achieved in 5 minutes per side or take up to 30 minutes per side.
• If you're into prolonging your guests' agony.
• Of course, the longer the ribs cook, the better.
• Brush them with the sauce during the last minute on the grill.
• Cut the ribs apart between the bones and serve with the remaining barbecue sauce on the side.