Description
This bourbon BBQ sauce is cooked in one pot on the stovetop in just 20 minutes, making it a quick and flavorful addition to any Southern meal. Featuring Kentucky bourbon, hints of sweetness from brown sugar and honey, tanginess from apple cider vinegar, and a blend of simple spices. It’s a versatile sauce perfect on grilled chicken, baked salmon, or even deviled eggs—basically, anything you love to enjoy BBQ on! Yields 12 ounces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Cup Ketchup
- 1/4 Cup Kentucky Bourbon
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium saucepan. Place on the stove over medium heat and bring to a low simmer/boil.
- Once at the simmer, turn the meat down to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes until reduced slightly and thickened. Whisking every 5 minutes or so so as not to scorch or burn the bottom.
- Remove from the heat and pour into a mason jar. Use right away if desired or let come down to room temp on the counter then seal and store in the fridge for up to a month using as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 277.6 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
