BBQ Sauce #1

10-24-2008, 11:08 AM

1/2 C. Pomegranate syrup*
1/2 C. Bourbon
1/4 C. fresh water
1/2 C. Tomato paste, unseasoned
1 t. Lemon juice
1/4 C. Brown sugar, lightly packed
1 t. Tomato powder
1/2 t. Garlic powder
1/2 t. Onion powder
1/2 t. Smoked paprika
1/4 t. Allspice
1/4 t. Black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 t. Cayenne pepper
1/4 t. Ground cinnamon
1/4 t. Ground ginger
1/8 t. Celery seed
1/8 t. Kosher salt

Whisk together bourbon and syrup in a large saucepan until thinned, add water, tomato paste and lemon juice, whisk to combine.

Gently heat to a simmer, add brown sugar, stir until dissolved.

Remove from heat, blend in remaining ingredients and allow to cool.

*Pomegranate syrup; in a wide uncovered saucepan, simmer and reduce 4 cups pomegranate juice down to 1 cup of syrup, cool and store covered in the refrigerator.

Tip, take the syrup out of the fridge at least half an hour before you want to use it.

Langod · 10-24-2008, 12:13 PM

Sounds interesting! Definitely one to try. Sounds like a sweet BBQ sauce?

I generally prefer a spicy, smoky, less sweet sauce, but like to have a good sweet one on hand for when the mood hits also.

As well as a spicy Carolina Red sauce for ribs!

10-24-2008, 01:37 PM

QUOTE=Langod;32672]
Sounds like a sweet BBQ sauce?[/quote]

Hey Jim,

Pomegranate syrup is very tart, sugar was needed to take the pucker out of the sauce.

It's moderately tart-spicy with good acid balance and minimally sweet.

If you mix some up and change it to your liking, please post your modifications I'd like to try it.

Anthony

Langod · 10-24-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demented

QUOTE=Langod;32672]
Sounds like a sweet BBQ sauce?

Hey Jim,

Pomegranate syrup is very tart, sugar was needed to take the pucker out of the sauce.

It's moderately tart-spicy with good acid balance and minimally sweet.

If you mix some up and change it to your liking, please post your modifications I'd like to try it.

Anthony[/quote]

Excellent -- I'll be trying it! I was gonna anyway -- I like the use of spices in it -- sounds great. Even better now I know it's not too sweet....

10-24-2008, 12:13 PM	#2
Langod NH Masshole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 257 Trading: (3)	Re: BBQ Sauce #1 Sounds interesting! Definitely one to try. Sounds like a sweet BBQ sauce? I generally prefer a spicy, smoky, less sweet sauce, but like to have a good sweet one on hand for when the mood hits also. As well as a spicy Carolina Red sauce for ribs! __________________ Jim

10-24-2008, 01:37 PM	#3
Demented Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BBQ Sauce #1 QUOTE=Langod;32672] Sounds like a sweet BBQ sauce?[/quote] Hey Jim, Pomegranate syrup is very tart, sugar was needed to take the pucker out of the sauce. It's moderately tart-spicy with good acid balance and minimally sweet. If you mix some up and change it to your liking, please post your modifications I'd like to try it. Anthony

10-24-2008, 11:08 AM	#1
Demented Guest Posts: n/a	BBQ Sauce #1 1/2 C. Pomegranate syrup* 1/2 C. Bourbon 1/4 C. fresh water 1/2 C. Tomato paste, unseasoned 1 t. Lemon juice 1/4 C. Brown sugar, lightly packed 1 t. Tomato powder 1/2 t. Garlic powder 1/2 t. Onion powder 1/2 t. Smoked paprika 1/4 t. Allspice 1/4 t. Black pepper, freshly ground 1/4 t. Cayenne pepper 1/4 t. Ground cinnamon 1/4 t. Ground ginger 1/8 t. Celery seed 1/8 t. Kosher salt Whisk together bourbon and syrup in a large saucepan until thinned, add water, tomato paste and lemon juice, whisk to combine. Gently heat to a simmer, add brown sugar, stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, blend in remaining ingredients and allow to cool. *Pomegranate syrup; in a wide uncovered saucepan, simmer and reduce 4 cups pomegranate juice down to 1 cup of syrup, cool and store covered in the refrigerator. Tip, take the syrup out of the fridge at least half an hour before you want to use it.