Ingredients
2 cups pomegranate juice 100% juice (see notes)
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground mustard
fresh lime juice from half a lime
a few dashes of cayenne pepper optional, based on taste
Preparation
Step 1
Whisk all of the ingredients, besides the lime juice and cayenne, together in a saucepan or high sided skillet. The more surface area (the larger the pan or skillet), the faster the sauce will reduce.
Step 2
Cook the sauce over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Reduce the heat to medium low and allow it to simmer until it thickens, about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir constantly so the sauce on the bottom doesn’t burn.
Step 3
When the sauce is thick and can coat the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat and add in the juice of half a lime. If using, add in a few dashes of cayenne and stir everything to combine.
Step 4
Brush the sauce on your favorite protein, like these Fall Off the Bone BBQ Baby Back Ribs, and place sauce-side down on a BBQ grill to caramelize. Use any extra sauce for dipping or for additional recipes throughout the week.
Step 5
Keep this sauce in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 7 days. Get creative and see how many different meals you can make with this one sauce!
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