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Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Homemade Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes
The secret to great BBQ sauce is layering: tomato acidity base, caramelized sugar, deep smoked paprika, and the crown jewel—bourbon. Alcohol evaporates, leaving behind vanilla and oak notes from the barrel aging, giving the sauce a grown-up, complex character.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 120 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Fish (Worcestershire)

Instructions

1 ✓

Combine all ingredients in a cold saucepan.

Tip: Easier to mix before heating.
2 ✓

Whisk smooth, heat over medium.

Tip: Dissolve sugar completely.
3 ✓

Simmer on low once bubbling.

Tip: Sugary sauces splatter and burn easily.
4 ✓

Cook 15-20 mins until darkened and thick.

Tip: Concentrates flavor and mellows alcohol.
5 ✓

Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity.

Tip: Customize to your palate.

Recipe FAQ

Is it safe for kids?
Most alcohol cooks off in 20 mins, but traces remain. Omit whiskey if concerned.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon Whiskey
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper