Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Prep Time2 hours hrs
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 C bourbon whiskey
- 1/2 t ground black pepper
- 1/2 T salt
- 2 C ketchup
- 1/4 C tomato paste
- 1/3 C cider vinegar
- 2 T liquid smoke flavoring
- 1/4 C Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 C packed brown sugar
- 1/3 t hot pepper sauce or to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Use a basting brush to apply to the meat.