Cleveland BBQ Sauce
This Cleveland BBQ sauce recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors, perfect for enhancing your favorite grilled dishes.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Spoons
- Jar or airtight container for storage
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomato ketchup
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a bit of heat
- 1/4 cup Cleveland-style mustard pickles finely chopped
- 1/4 cup beer preferably a local Cleveland brew
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the yellow mustard, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, and liquid smoke. Stir well to ensure that all the spices are evenly distributed.
- If you like a bit of heat, add the cayenne pepper at this stage. Stir to incorporate.
- Add the finely chopped Cleveland-style mustard pickles to the sauce, stirring thoroughly. Pour in the beer, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Notes
This BBQ sauce brings a unique twist to traditional BBQ sauces with its special ingredients like Cleveland-style mustard pickles and local beer. It’s a delightful way to add a bit of regional flair to your dishes.