How to Make Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a smoky, sweet, and tangy sauce to take your grilled meats to the next level? Look no further than this Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce recipe! This homemade sauce is perfect for slathering on ribs, chicken, or even grilled vegetables for a flavor-packed meal that will impress your friends and family.

Combining the bold flavors of bourbon whiskey, tangy ketchup, sweet brown sugar, and spicy mustard, this BBQ sauce is a crowd-pleaser that will become a staple in your kitc...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup bourbon whiskey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ onion, minced
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Combine whiskey, garlic, and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; simmer until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.
  • Nutrition

    53 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 297mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 104mg