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A recipe for Guinness Reduction Dipping Sauce! This easy dipping sauce comes together with simply Guinness and brown sugar.
One evening during our trip to Orlando last year, we ate dinner at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs).
All of the food was delicious, but the Guinness Reduction Dipping Sauce paired with Irish Brown Bread was particularly memorable.
When we got back home, I searched for ideas to recreate it and found the sauce was actually quite easy with only two ingredients and some time simmering on the stove!
For the reduction, equal parts Guinness and light brown sugar are simmered together until the liquid is reduced by half and starting to thicken.
To serve, the Guinness reduction is poured into a small bowl with equal parts olive oil.
While I paired it with brown bread, soda bread, another rustic bread, or as a part of a cheese board would also be delicious options.
A Few Tips
I found mixed recipes regarding the sugar. Some used granulated sugar and others used brown sugar. I went with the brown sugar to complement the Guinness with an extra depth of flavor.
Keep an eye on the saucepan as the mixture simmers, especially towards the end of cooking. It may bubble up and over the sides if the pan isn’t big enough.
If the mixture does bubble close to the edge, briefly remove from the stove and allow to settle before placing back over low heat.
Stir the edges and sides of the saucepan well as the liquid starts to thicken to keep it from burning.
Only simmer just until the liquid is reduced by half, about 45 to 60 minutes. The consistency will continue to thicken as it cools.
Don’t try to speed up the time by cooking at a higher heat. It needs the lower temperature to help develop the flavor.
This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) of the Guinness Reduction. The amount of Guinness and brown sugar can easily be halved for a smaller amount.
Looking for more recipes with Guinness?
Try my:
- Guinness Battered Onion Rings
- Cheddar Guinness Dip
- Guinness Onion Soup
Guinness Reduction Dipping Sauce Recipe
Adapted from Little Family Adventure
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Guinness Reduction Dipping Sauce
A recipe for Guinness Reduction Dipping Sauce! This easy dipping sauce comes together with simply Guinness and brown sugar.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine N/A
Keyword beer, brown sugar, dip, Guinness, olive oil
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
0 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) Guinness
- 2 cups (400 grams) light brown sugar
- Olive oil for serving
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together Guinness and brown sugar over medium heat.
Once it begins to bubble, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 45-60 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
Once room temperature, store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Serve with a small bowl for dipping with equal parts olive oil.
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Thalia
I’ve never seen a guinness dipping sauce before.. and think this would make the perfect accompaniment to when I make antipasti plates. I must make the recipe!
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Tara
Hope you enjoy it!
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Rae
I love cooking with Guinness, I can’t wait to try this!
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Thanh | Eat, Little Bird
I’ve never heard of a Guinness dipping sauce before but it sounds great for an Irish-themed meal!
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Monica
Wow, this looks rich and tasty, and so unique! I especially love the idea of it with Irish brown bread. Thanks for sharing!
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Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes
Wow. This is unique. I’m so pleased you’ve been able to recreate it and share with us.
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Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
I’ve never heard of a guinness dipping sauce before but I but my husband would love this. He’s the guinness drinker in the family 🙂
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Mark Sweyer
How does this go with red meats?
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Tara
Hi Mark! I have only paired it with bread so far, but imagine it would go well.
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Carrie Robinson
Now this sounds delicious! Definitely going to have to try this recipe soon. 🙂Reply
Adrianne
Love the idea of dunking bread in this super tasty sauce! Sounds simple and positively delicious especially with St Patrick’s day around the corner. Thanks for sharing.Reply
Jeff
This is my kind of sauce as I love Guinness. I will give it a try.
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Casey
Wow~ It’s like an Irish version of Italian bread dipping sauce! Genius! This one is a keeper!Reply
Christopher Russell
Remarkably similar to Ragland Road’s sauce! I used extra stout as that’s what I used to make the beef stew for the previous night.
Just fantastic! Thank you!Reply
Tara
So glad you liked it!
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