Sweet Bourbon Maple Barbecue Sauce
Easy to whip together with what’s on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes + chill
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup raisins, lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the onions and cook several minutes until lightly browned.
Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Replace on heat, bring to a boil & reduce to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 25 minutes. (It will become thicker after blending and even thicker after cooling.)
Puree with an immersion blender or in a regular blender, strain through a metal strainer if smoother sauce is desired. Will keep, refrigerated for several weeks.