Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce

This terrific bourbon BBQ sauce has generous amounts of bourbon whiskey, brown sugar, ketchup, and garlic. The ribs won't know what hit them!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 53 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

Combine whiskey, garlic, and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; simmer until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.

Step 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.