R&R BBQ Sauce
Posted by Caveman Cooking on July 15, 2010
Anybody who’s ever been to a bar (or frat party) knows that Rum and Coke go together like milk and cookies. But, who knew that Rum and Root Beer could team up for a phenomenal barbeque sauce? Well, oh my, do they! Although this was developed specifically to go with my BBQ Rub-a-dub and Dutch Oven R&R Pulled Pork, it really stands up incredibly well on it’s own! Ribs, chicken, tri-tip … you name it. This sauce will make your taste-buds do a victory dance!
INGREDIENTS
2 Cups Root Beer
2 Cups Ketchup
2 Shots (3 Ounces) Dark Rum
1/4 Cup Molasses
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 TBSP BBQ Rub-a-dub (or the smokey rub of your choice)
1 Tsp Red Crushed Pepper
1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/2 Tsp Sea or Kosher Salt
RECIPE
In a medium-large saucepan, combine all ingredients.
Turn the heat on medium and stir or whisk well until all ingredients are fully combined.
Continue to stir occasionally until just before sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer uncovered for 2 hours. Be sure to continue stirring every 10-15 minutes.
When done, remove from heat for 15 minutes. Then serve, use to baste, or cover and refrigerate. Will last up to three weeks … but, probably not! 😉
Prep Time = 10 minutes
Cook Time = 2 Hours
Makes 1.5 Quarts
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caren said
omg my mouth is salivating just reading the recipe and looking at the photos!
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
cavemancooking said
THX, Caren!
Cristina said
Mmm. That BBQ sauce has a deep rich color and it looks thick! Like that idea of root beer and rum.
cavemancooking said
Thanks, Cristina! They do go together incredibly well.
Steve said
This looks great. I intend to start making my own BBQ sauce this summer and this is as good a place to start for a base as any. Thanks.
cavemancooking said
Have at it, Steve!
Rochelle (Acquired Taste) said
This sounds like a fantastic BBQ sauce! I’d love to slather some ribs with it or mix it with some pulled pork for a sandwich, mmm!
cavemancooking said
Thanks, Rochelle! I first developed it for my Pulled Pork (recipe will be coming soon), but this week I put it on some Country-style Ribs (recipe coming tomorrow). Mmmmmmm MMMMMMM!
Chris said
An absolute must try! I already imported it into my BigOven desktop software before I commented to make sure I won’t forget. Now I just have to get some rum and wouldn’t you know it, it’s a dry Sunday.
cavemancooking said
😆 Time to cross state lines, Chris! 😆
queenbeeeatsforaday said
This looks awesome! Totally trying this next time we do ribs! Husband will definitely go for this!
cavemancooking said
Thanks, Queenie! Let us know how it goes!!
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David said
Have you ever tried spiced rum with the sauce?
Caveman Cooking said
No, David. If you give it a go, let us know how it turns out.