Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Rich homemade barbecue sauce with bourbon, molasses, tomato paste, and warming spices.
Equipment
- Glass jar
- medium saucepan
- spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced Spanish onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/8 cups tomato paste
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 6 tablespoons bourbon
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic.
- Cook until softened for about 5 minutes.
- Add allspice, ginger, mustard, coriander, cumin, and brown sugar.
- Stir well.
- Add soy sauce, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar.
- Stir in the tomato paste and molasses.
- Slowly add the water while stirring continuously.
- Add the bourbon and mix well.
- Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes.
- Allow the sauce to cool completely.
- Transfer to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Store refrigerated until ready to use.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Allow the sauce to cool fully before storing to help preserve flavor and texture.Serve Tip
Brush this sauce onto ribs, burgers, brisket, chicken, or grilled vegetables during the final minutes of cooking.Variations
Add smoked paprika, chipotle powder, maple syrup, or extra hot sauce for deeper smoky heat.Wine Advice
A bold Zinfandel pairs beautifully with the smoky sweetness and rich bourbon flavor.Nutrition values
Calories: 180 kcal | koolhydraten: 36 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 3 g | Verzadigd vet: 0 g | Natrium: 590 mg | Suiker: 28 g