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Bourbon BBQ Sauce

This homemade BBQ sauce is richly flavored, simple to make, and not overly sweet or tangy. It's perfect for slathering on ribs, basting grilled chicken, or dunking your fries.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 31 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce bottle ketchup
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 2/3 cup apple juice
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Whisk well to combine.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Let cool for 20 minutes before transferring to a mason jar or air tight storage container.
  4. For best flavor, refrigerate for 24-48 hours before using. Otherwise, use immediately.
  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Any bourbon you prefer will work well here, but it's not necessary to get fancy. Cheap bourbon will work fine. 
  • We do prefer the flavor after this has had a chance to set for 24-48 hours, but this is definitely not necessary. Use immediately if needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 31kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 31

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 31kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.