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Maple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Easy naturally sweetened barbecue sauce recipe

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

Ingredients

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

  • *You can omit the liquid smoke and replace it and the regular paprika with smoked paprika.

Nutrition Information

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups 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.