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Bourbon BBQ Sauce

This homemade BBQ sauce is richly flavored, simple to make, and not overly sweet or tangy. It's perfect for slathering on ribs, basting grilled chicken, or dunking your fries.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 31kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 24 ounce bottle ketchup
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 2/3 cup apple juice
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Whisk well to combine.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Let cool for 20 minutes before transferring to a mason jar or air tight storage container.
  • For best flavor, let set for 24-48 hours before using. Otherwise, use immediately.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Any bourbon you prefer will work well here, but it's not necessary to get fancy. Cheap bourbon will work fine. 
We do prefer the flavor after this has had a chance to set for 24-48 hours, but this is definitely not necessary. Use immediately if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg