Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Bourbon Barbecue Sauce! A perfect gift or a delicious addition to your own kitchen, this recipe infuses smoky bourbon flavor into a sweet and tangy sauce that's amazing on chicken, pork, beef, and more. Try it – you won't be disappointed!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 532 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.6 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, minced jalapeños, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. Simmer the sauce gently for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Stir in the bourbon and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to deepen.
  6. Once cooled, transfer the barbecue sauce to clean, sterilized jars or bottles. Seal tightly.
  7. Label your jars with the date and store in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

95 g

Sugar

312g

Fat

49g

Carbs

28g

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