Honey Bourbon BBQ Sauce
A homemade Honey Bourbon Barbecue Sauce recipe that has smoky flavor and a touch of sweet with honey versus brown sugar. Perfect BBQ Sauce for chicken wings or pork ribs!
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Cost: $6
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup Bourbon (Use a good quality Bourbon or Whiskey, but not an overly expensive one)
- ¼ cup honey (You can substitute maple syrup for more sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic (Or you can use garlic powder)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat combine all ingredients and stir with rubber spatula or whisk. When the sauce starts to simmer reduce to a low heat and continue to stir on occasion.
- Simmer for 20 minutes and then remove from heat. Let cool.
- Serve with your favorite BBQ recipes, like BBQ chicken, ribs, or chicken wings.
Notes
Modifications:
- Heat: If you want more heat add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon of red chile pepper flakes.
- Savory: You can also add Worcestershire sauce for more savory flavor.
- Richness: Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder for more classic KC style BBQ flavor. It will also help thicken the sauce a little more.
Nutrition
Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 137g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 121g | Vitamin A: 1232IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
