BBQ and Grilling

This smoky bourbon BBQ sauce uses Kentucky bourbon whiskey. For best results, refrigerate for a day or two, allowing the flavors to blend.

Ingredients
  •  
  • ¾ cup bourbon whiskey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ onion, minced
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
Step By Step Method
  1. Combine whiskey, garlic, and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; simmer until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.