After tasting this Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce, you may never buy the stuff at the store again! This sauce is the perfect balance of smoky, zesty and sweet! Great on pork, chicken or beef!
Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Is there a condiment that your family just loves ….. something they use on everything? For my family, it’s BBQ Sauce, hands down. Not only do we use it for typical BBQ fare, but we use it as a dip for fries, in salad dressings, on eggs, as a pizza sauce ….. pretty much anything that is not dessert is fair game.
Although we have our favorite store bought BBQ Sauce, nothing compares to the taste of homemade. And y’all, you have no excuse not to make some because it is sooooo easy!! Trust me, you will want to make this because on Friday I am sharing a recipe that uses this Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce. I’ll be sharing a copycat version of Red Robin’s Whiskey River BBQ Burger! Talk about major yum factor!! Since its summer, you really should treat yourself to an amazing burger …. don’t ya think?! This sauce is best if it has time to chill out for about 12-24 hours – so plan ahead!
We love this Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce on just about anything! Chicken, ribs, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, as a dipping sauce for fries …. What do you love to put BBQ sauce on?
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Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger
Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 4 – 6 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup bourbon whiskey
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup cider vinegar
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce or to taste
Instructions
- Bring the onion, garlic and whiskey to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower heat to a simmer and allow to cook for 10 minutes.
- Add remaining sauce ingredients to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer for 20 minutes. Use BBQ sauce in your favorite recipes or as a dip or topping ingredient.
- Store in refrigerator and use within 10-14 days.
Notes
- If you prefer a smooth sauce, run the sauce through a sieve or strainer to remove onion and garlic bits.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
This looks fantastic, Jamie ! I like trying out new BBQ sauces {and I LOVE a good whiskey, some in the sauce, and some in a glass 😉 }
Oh YUM!! Two of this families faves, Jim Beam and BBQ!! Can't wait to try it!
This looks amazing Jamie!
I love making homemade BBQ sauce, and I love the sound of the bourbon! Definitely making this soon!
Jorden is ALWAYS bugging me about making my own bbq sauce….I have to get on this! Looks amazing!
Made this today to go on country ribs. Since I only had Peach Jim Beam, I decided to just throw in one of the Juicy peaches that was laying on the counter.. Came out wonderful..Son loves it..Will be doing it again for sure…Thanks for sharing it.
This looks delicious! Wish I could can it!
Can this be canned? If so, how long? Pressure canned???
The time it takes to water bath can barbecue sauce depends on the altitude at which you’re canning:
Up to 1,000 ft: Process for 20 minutes
1,001–6,000 ft: Process for 15 minutes
Above 6,000 ft: Process for 20 minutes
I love yours recipes .
Do you have gluten free bread recipes?
I’m sorry, I don’t.
I made this for my family with a few tweeks (our family says a recipie is a guideline). This is the only BBQ allowed at our house now. My boyfriend does all the grilling at our house and he now refuses to buy store bought sauce.
Making a x6 recipie and canning it today. I will process in the pressure cooker for 45 minutes for pints(90 for quarts) let cool for 24hours before moving, then label and store.
This Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce sounds absolutely delicious! I can already imagine how the rich flavors will elevate my grilled dishes. Can’t wait to try it out at my next cookout! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!