Pomegranate Rib BBQ Sauce

If you're looking to ramp up your sauce game instead of using the boring store bought BBQ sauce, you're in the right place. After trying this homemade pomegranate BBQ sauce, you will never go back to store bought again!

What you need

2 cups 100% pomegranate 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

Juice of half a lime

A few dashes of cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to your heat preference)

What to do

1. Whisk all of the ingredients, except the lime juice and cayenne, together in a saucepan or high-sided skillet. The larger the pan or skillet, the quicker the sauce will reduce.

2. Cook the sauce over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer until it thickens, about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent the sauce from burning on the bottom.

3. Once the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat and stir in the juice of half a lime. If using, add a few dashes of cayenne and mix everything together.

4. In the last 30 minutes of grilling or smoking, brush your ribs with the pomegranate sauce every 10 minutes, allowing it to set and form a sticky glaze on the ribs.

Store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.