Smokin' Jack BBQ Sauce

A bold barbecue sauce gets smoky heat from chipotle peppers, and rich depth of flavor from whiskey. This recipe makes a big batch, enough for a crowd or to bottle.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 104 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 6 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 8 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons liquid hickory smoke flavoring
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 1.5 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1.5 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

Step 2

Combine the ketchup, chipotle peppers in their sauce, apple cider vinegar, molasses, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, whiskey, and liquid smoke flavoring in a large pot, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.

Step 3

Cook the sauce for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 more minutes, stirring often. Use immediately or refrigerate.