Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
28 tablespoons
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Calories
46 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
North American
Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe
Description
The Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe starts by combining ketchup, bourbon, coconut sugar (or brown sugar), apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder in a pot. It is brought to a gentle boil then simmered uncovered for about 15 minutes until reduced to approximately 1 ¾ cups, intensifying the flavors and thickening the sauce to useable BBQ sauce consistency.
The sauce balances sweetness from the sugar and ketchup with acidity from vinegar and smoky depth from liquid smoke and bourbon. Dijon mustard adds subtle tang, while garlic and onion powders round out the savory notes. This sauce would complement grilled meats or vegetables well.
No specific serving suggestions are given, but its storage life in the fridge is up to two weeks, or it can be frozen for up to three months.
Notes specify using refined sugar-free ketchup if the diet restricts refined sugars, aligning the recipe with those requirements.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ketchup see notes
- 1 cup bourbon
- ½ cup coconut sugar or sub ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce vegan, if needed
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a small pot over medium-high heat. Stir well then bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat so that it bubbles gently and continue to cook (with the lid off) for 15 minutes, or until the sauce reduces to about 1 ¾ cups.
- Store for up to 2 weeks in your fridge or up to 3 months in your freezer.
Notes
- Use refined sugar-free ketchup for this sauce to keep it free of refined sugars.
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 28tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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