Bacon Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
16 servings (2 tablespoons)
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Calories
89 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
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Homemade BBQ Sauce with bacon and bourbon is a cinch to make! If you prefer your sauce on the milder/sweeter side, omit the chili powder, or use only 1/2 teaspoon. For a sauce with a kick, add additional chili powder to taste.Makes 2 cups sauce.
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces applewood smoked bacon , cut into a small dice
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (about 1 cup), chopped
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons molasses (not Blackstrap)
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 to 2 teaspoons chili powder (optional), to taste
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- kosher salt
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in pan. Add chopped onions to bacon fat, reduce heat to medium, and cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Scrape up bacon drippings from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon as onions release their moisture. Add minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in remaining ingredients until combined, add reserved bacon, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. (Stir more frequently toward the end as the sauce thickens to prevent scorching.) Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.*
- Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or the freezer for up to 1 month.
Notes
- *We love tasting the tiny bits of bacon in our barbecue sauce, but if you prefer a smooth texture, strain the sauce through a mesh sieve before serving, discarding the solids. You can puree the sauce/bacon after cooking, but it will result in a thicker texture, which, depending on use, might need to be loosened with a bit of water.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
89kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.6mg
(2%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings (2 tablespoons)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
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