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Maple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
4.4 from 150 votes

Maple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

This Maple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce blends sweet and tangy ingredients with smoky and spicy notes to create a rich, thick sauce suitable for grilling and marinating. It combines tomato sauce and paste with apple cider vinegar, molasses, and maple syrup for sweetness, balanced by spicy brown mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Liquid smoke and paprika add depth, while bourbon enhances complexity. The sauce simmers until thick, perfect for drizzling or basting meats.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 cups of sauce
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tomato sauce 8-ounce can
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown mustard spicy
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce vegan
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke see note*
  • 1-½ teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients except for the whiskey to a large saucepan. Whisk to combine and heat over medium. Bring to a full (but controlled) boil. Reduce the heat and allow sauce to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, until thick.
  2. Add the whiskey and continue cooking another 5 minutes.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat and allow it to cool. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Transfer sauce to a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use. Sauce will keep for up to 3 weeks.
  4. Use as a meat marinade or for drizzling on all the foods ever.

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor without liquid smoke, replace it and regular paprika with smoked paprika.
  • Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks to enhance flavor and maintain freshness.
  • This sauce works well as both a meat marinade and a drizzle for a variety of foods.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 cup Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 cups of sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 cup
Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

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