Description
Silky smooth bourbon bbq sauce brings Southern charm to your grilling adventures. Homemade sauce elevates meats with rich whiskey-infused flavor that pulls you into a culinary celebration of bold, balanced sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup bourbon
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Acidic & Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Spices & Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a medium saucepan, blending ketchup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, molasses, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika into a smooth mixture.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, allowing the liquid to gradually warm and integrate, stirring intermittently to prevent scorching.
- Reduce heat to low once the mixture begins to bubble, enabling a gentle simmer that helps flavors harmonize and sauce develop a rich, concentrated profile.
- Continue simmering for approximately 15-20 minutes, watching the consistency transform as the liquid reduces and thickens, creating a glossy, deep-colored sauce.
- Evaluate the sauce’s flavor profile, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the complex taste dimensions.
- Make subtle adjustments by incorporating additional brown sugar for sweetness or apple cider vinegar for tanginess, tasting carefully to achieve the perfect balance.
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly, which will further enhance its viscosity and flavor concentration.
- Transfer the bourbon BBQ sauce to a clean, airtight container or glass jar, then refrigerate until ready to use, where it will continue to develop its robust flavor profile.
Notes
- Perfectly balanced sweetness and tanginess come from carefully selected ingredients simmered to perfection.
- Quick to prepare, this versatile sauce transforms ordinary meats into extraordinary culinary experiences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg