BBQ Sauce with Bourbon Whiskey

Name: BBQ Sauce with Bourbon Whiskey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 32 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.33 cup Apple Cider Vinegar; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Brown Sugar; 0.33 tsp Hot Sauce; 2 cups Ketchup; 2 tbsp Liquid Smoke; 4 cloves Minced Garlic; 0.5 whole Onion; 0.5 tbsp Salt; 0.25 cup Tomato Paste; 0.75 cup Whiskey; 0.25 cup Worcestershire Sauce

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Carb

BBQ Sauce with Bourbon Whiskey balances smoky sweetness with a gentle kick, blending rich bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar for a glossy finish. Garlic and onion add depth while a hint of heat rounds it out, making it ideal for brushing on ribs, chicken, or burgers during cookouts or game-day spreads.

Prep15 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves32
DifficultyEasy

1

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the bourbon, garlic, and onion; simmer until the onion turns translucent, about 10 minutes.
2

Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.