Beer and BBQ are two of the most popular things to do in America. What happens if you put them together? You get an explosion of flavors that will take your taste buds on a trip across the United States. In this article, we’ll look at how people in different parts of the United States add beer to homemade BBQ sauce.
BBQ sauce is a must-have for any cookout in the backyard. It is used to marinate chicken, pork, and beef and as a glaze and dipping sauce. Adding beer to your homemade BBQ sauce gives the flavors more depth and complexity.
You can use a lot of different kinds of beer to make BBQ sauce. Lagers, porters, and stouts are the types of beer most often used in BBQ sauce. These kinds of beer have a deep flavor that gives the sauce more depth. How you make your BBQ sauce will determine what kind of beer you use.
Let’s take a trip across America to learn about the different styles of BBQ sauce from different parts of the country and how to add beer to them.
Carolina BBQ Sauce
Carolina BBQ sauce is a thin sauce that tastes tangy and spicy. It is made with vinegar. You’ll need apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and a mix of spices like cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to make Carolina BBQ sauce.
Use a light lager like Budweiser or Coors to add beer to Carolina BBQ sauce. The acidity of the vinegar and the heat of the sauce will go well with the beer’s lightness. For a sweeter taste, you can also use a wheat beer like Blue Moon or Shock Top.
Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Kansas City BBQ sauce is a thick sauce made from tomatoes that tastes sweet and smoky. You’ll need ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a mix of spices like smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder to make Kansas City BBQ sauce.
Use a dark beer like a porter or stout to add beer to Kansas City BBQ sauce. The sweetness of the sauce will go well with the richness of the beer, and the smokiness will come out more. For a richer, sweeter taste, you can also use a chocolate stout.
BBQ sauce from Texas
Texas BBQ sauce has a strong taste and is bold and spicy. You’ll need ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a mix of spices like chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder to make Texas BBQ sauce.
Use a strong ale like an IPA or a Belgian ale to add beer to Texas BBQ sauce. The boldness of the beer will go well with the heat of the sauce, and the hops will give it a nice flavor. For a lighter taste, you can also use a blonde ale.
BBQ sauce from Memphis
Memphis BBQ sauce has a smoky flavor and a tangy, sweet taste. You’ll need ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a mix of spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to make Memphis BBQ sauce.
Use a brown ale or a red ale to add beer to Memphis BBQ sauce. The beer’s nutty and caramel flavors will go well with the sweetness of the sauce and give it a smoky taste. For a richer, more malty flavor, you can also use a Scottish ale.
White BBQ sauce from Alabama
Alabama white BBQ sauce has a strong taste and is tangy and creamy. You’ll need mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a mix of spices like cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to make Alabama white BBQ sauce.
Use a light lager like Budweiser or Coors to add beer to Alabama white BBQ sauce. The beer’s lightness will go well with how creamy it is.