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Sticky stout & honey BBQ marinade served
Smoky, sweet and beer-infused homemade BBQ marinade

Sticky Stout & Honey BBQ Marinade

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Sauces and Gravies
Beer and barbecue are inseparable partners, but beer belongs not only in the cook's hand. The malt sugars and hop bitterness of stout give a deep, earthy foundation to the marinade, which, complemented by honey and smoked paprika, provides a true "sticky ribs" experience. Additionally, the acids and carbonation in the beer gently loosen the meat fibres.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 90 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grater (for garlic)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten (beer)
⚠️ Fish (Worcestershire sauce)
⚠️ Mustard (BBQ sauce)

Instructions

1 ✓

Grate the garlic to a paste. In a bowl, mix with the beer to dissolve.

Tip: If you wait for the beer foam to subside, it will be easier to measure accurately.
2 ✓

Add the BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar and vinegar. Mix until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Tip: The molasses content of the brown sugar adds extra caramel flavour, which goes well with the malt.
3 ✓

Stir in the spices (onion, paprika, salt, pepper) and the Worcestershire sauce.

Tip: Worcestershire sauce is the secret weapon, full of umami (fermented fish), which deepens the meat flavour.
4 ✓

Let the marinade stand for 10-15 minutes before use so the flavours can meld.

Tip: Dry spices need time to rehydrate in the liquid and release their aroma.
5 ✓

Coat the meat and marinate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.

Tip: This marinade is excellent for pork ribs or collar.

Recipe FAQ

What beer should I choose?
Brown (Stout, Porter) or dark beer. Pale beer (Lager) is too nondescript here. The maltier, the better.
Does the alcohol evaporate?
Not during marinating, but yes during cooking. However, the flavour remains.

Ingredients

  • 100 ml Stout beer (e.g. Guinness)
  • 5 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper