Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce

This smoky 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

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tablespoon salt
• 0.25 cup tomato paste
• 0.5 onion, minced
• 0.33333334326744 cup cider vinegar
• 0.75 cup bourbon whiskey
• 0.33333334326744 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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