Jul 09 2026
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Sauces Recipe

Inspired by The Iowa Taproom
Time45m
Serves10

BBQ | Porter BBQ | Lemon Pepper | Honey Sriracha | Bourbon BBQ | Peanut Chili | Buffalo | Spicy Dry Rub | Dragon’s Breath | Crispy Breaded

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Ingredients

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BBQ

Porter BBQ

Lemon Pepper

Honey Sriracha

Peanut Chili

Buffalo

Dragon’s Breath

Crispy Breaded

Method

BBQ

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Whisk Together

    Whisk until well combined and smooth.

Porter BBQ

  1. 3

    Combine in Saucepan

    In a small saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, porter beer, and honey.

  2. 4

    Heat Sauce

    Heat over medium heat until warm, stirring occasionally.

Lemon Pepper

  1. 5

    Whisk Lemon Pepper Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, olive oil, and salt.

Honey Sriracha

  1. 6

    Mix Honey Sriracha Sauce

    In a bowl, mix together sriracha sauce, honey, and soy sauce until well combined.

Bourbon BBQ

  1. 7

    Combine Bourbon BBQ Sauce

    In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder.

Peanut Chili

  1. 8

    Mix Peanut Chili Sauce

    In a bowl, combine peanut butter, chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.

Buffalo

  1. 9

    Melt Butter

    In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat.

  2. 10

    Combine Buffalo Sauce

    Add hot sauce, vinegar, and garlic powder to the melted butter and stir until well combined.

Spicy Dry Rub

  1. 11

    Mix Spices

    In a bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Dragon’s Breath

  1. 12

    Combine Dragon’s Breath Sauce

    In a bowl, combine hot sauce, chili flakes, garlic powder, and honey.

Crispy Breaded

  1. 13

    Mix Crispy Breaded Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

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