Sunflower State Barbecue Sauce
The former Atomic Grill shared the ingredients and method for its Sunflower State Barbecue Sauce with Morgantown magazine in 2018—you can experiment with the measures.
Ingredients
Stage 1
- Barq’s root beer
- Orange juice
- Apple cider vinegar
- A malty beer—Atomic Grill specific gluten-free beer for those who avoid gluten
Stage 2
- Brown sugar
- Onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- Sugar
- Garlic powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Stage 3
- Ketchup
- Applesauce
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring Stage 1 ingredients to a boil. Reduce by half.
- Add Stage 2 ingredients, bring back to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 30 minutes.
- Add Stage 3 ingredients and cook down for 4 hours, until thick.
- Remove from heat and place in an ice bath. Stir every hour until cool.