Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Directions

  1. 1Melt ghee in a pot over heat.
  2. 2Add diced onions and garlic cloves to the pot; cook to soften.
  3. 3Pour in apple cider vinegar and half a cup of bourbon.
  4. 4Add chipotle peppers, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and ketchup.
  5. 5Stir in cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and honey.
  6. 6Add half a cup of apple juice to thin the sauce.
  7. 7Turn off the heat and blend with an immersion blender.
  8. 8Add remaining apple juice and blend until smooth.
  9. 9Return heat to low, stir in brown sugar and another half cup of bourbon.
  10. 10Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 2 garlic clove
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup Texas bourbon
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 10 oz apple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Equipment

potmeasuring cupimmersion blenderwooden spoon

Tips

  • Use water instead of apple juice if you prefer it less sweet.