Kentucky Bourbon Sauce Barbeque

By
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich is a food writer, recipe video producer, and culinary school instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the food industry.
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Updated on 08/26/19
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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
Servings: 24 servings

This all-purpose barbecue sauce gets its kick from Kentucky's famous bourbon. It's great with almost any barbecued meat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup Kentucky bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, pineapple juice, bourbon, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.

  3. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool. When cooled, taste and adjust seasoning. Use the sauce right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

  4. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
60 Calories
0g Fat
13g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 24
Amount per serving
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 288mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g
Calcium 12mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)