Smoked Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add ketchup to a saucepan.
  2. 2Pour in some apple juice, apple cider vinegar, your favorite bourbon, W sauce, maple syrup, dark molasses, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  3. 3Whisk everything until fully combined.
  4. 4Taste the sauce.
  5. 5Close the lid and smoke at 225 degrees for about 45 minutes.
  6. 6Let it cool completely.
  7. 7Transfer it to a sealed jar or container.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 0.66 cup bourbon
  • 0.66 cup apple cider
  • 6 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 cup dark molasses
  • 6 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

saucepanwhisksmokerheatproof dishjar

Tips

  • Always use dark molasses.
  • Taste and adjust if needed.