5 from 30 votes
Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
This Bourbon Barbecue Sauce blends bourbon, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices into a sweet and tangy sauce with a hint of heat. It simmers gently to meld flavors, making a versatile condiment for grilled or roasted meats.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings (2 TBSP)
Calories:
106 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 /4 cup honey
- 1/3 /3 cup brown sugar tightly packed
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 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 it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months. You can make it up to 2 weeks ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge until you need it.
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Notes
- This recipe yields approximately one cup of sauce, suitable for several servings.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze sauce for up to six months in a sealed container.
- Recent adjustments reduced honey and increased brown sugar, and halved simmering time without impacting flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2TBSP
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
105mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
82IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (2 TBSP)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2TBSP | |
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.