Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce

Name: Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 cup ketchup; 1 1/2 cup bourbon; 1 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 3 tablespoons mild (light) molasses; 1 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 11/2 teaspoons liquid smoke; 1 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

From the kitchen of Carly

Sweet, smoky, and spiked with bourbon, this barbecue sauce balances molasses depth with tangy vinegar and Worcestershire heat. Simmer it down until it clings to meat like it was made for it. Make ahead for weeknight grilling.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 cup ketchup
11/2 cup bourbon
13 tablespoons brown sugar
13 tablespoons mild (light) molasses
13 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
12 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
11 tablespoon soy sauce
11 tablespoon Dijon mustard
111/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
11 teaspoon onion powder
11 teaspoon garlic powder
11/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
11/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring all ingredients to boil in saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce is reduced to 2 cups, stirring often, about 10 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover; chill. Use at room temperature.