Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce

Lots of good stuff go into this terrific sauce: brown sugar, ketchup, liquid smoke, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, a few other yummy ingredients and almost one cup of whiskey. The ribs won't know what hit them.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 107 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 cups ketchup
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½ onion, minced
• ⅓ cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
• ¾ cup bourbon whiskey
• ⅓ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Mix in the ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.

Step 2

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.