Name: Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 Cups
Ingredients: 2 cups ketchup; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 cup bourbon or whiskey; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; A pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes

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Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Author: Mary DiSomma

What’s so great about this barbecue sauce recipe? First of all, I love bourbon but Jack Daniel’s® whiskey makes for the best barbecue sauce. Maybe it’s the vanilla… or the oaky notes… or that smoky hint of cinnamon spice… No matter what it is, it adds so much dimension and depth to a homemade barbecue sauce. In fact, my husband says it’s the best barbecue sauce he’s ever had! Make extra: It stores great in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

My bourbon barbecue sauce recipe was specially designed to pair with my pork barbecued ribs recipe—seriously, they only take 90 minutes! This sweet and spicy barbecue sauce is one of my all-time summer favorites. Just imagine slathering this rich and satisfying made-from-scratch barbecue sauce all over some hot, fresh rib racks. You can use it on my dry-rubbed barbecue ribs with a side of grilled Sweet Potatoes for the ultimate summer meal.

Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce

This sweet and spicy barbecue sauce is one of our all-time favorites. It has a rich flavor profile that goes great with anything you can make on the grill.

Yield: 3 Cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes 10 min
Cook Time: 25 minutes 25 min
Total Time: 35 minutes 35 min

Ingredients

Instructions

In a heavy sauce pot, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.