Recipes

Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

A touch of bourbon adds punch to this classic barbecue sauce. It’s simple and easy to make, but packs some incredible flavor.

Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
By Russ Faulk, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Serves Approximately 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Directions
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 cup barley malt syrup
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (we use Blis Blast)

Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes to thicken. Serve warm.

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