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Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
32 servings
U.S.
Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 onion, minced
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
Instructions
1
Combine bourbon, minced garlic, and chopped onion in a substantial cooking vessel over medium heat; allow the mixture to cook gently until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 10 minutes.
2
Next, incorporate ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce into the mixture; stir until well combined. Then, bring the entire mixture to a rolling boil, decrease the heat to a lower medium setting, and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
3
Finally, if you prefer a sauce with a smoother consistency, pass it through a fine-mesh strainer