Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
This quick and easy homemade bourbon barbecue sauce is smoky, semi-sweet and tangy. Slather it on wings, burgers, or use it as a barbecue dipping sauce. Ready in 15 minutes flat!
Servings: 8 servings (2 TBSP)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic power
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, vegetarian or gluten-free, if needed
- Salt, to taste if needed
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients in a wide saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Whisk occasionally, scraping the sides as needed so any sugars don't burn. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and transfer to a jar or use immediately. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
This recipe makes 1 cup of sauce.
01/2021 Updates - the following in the recipe were changed from feedback and additional tests:
- honey changed from 1/3 cup to 1/4 cup
- brown sugar changed from 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup
- Reduced cooking time by half (no significant difference was made by simmering longer)
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Nutrition
Serving: 2TBSP | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.
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