This is a sweet sauce with a hint of bourbon flavor without the kick or bite of a glass of bourbon. Maple syrup adds a deep sweetness and enhances the flavor notes of the bourbon.
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
½ sweet onion, diced
salt and pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ cup Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
¼ cup maple syrup
1 cup tomato ketchup
Instructions
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add oil and onion. Allow to cook, stirring frequently, just until onion begins to brown, 5-7 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne. Cook another 2-3 minutes.
Add bourbon and allow to cook down, about 3 minutes. Add syrup and ketchup. Combine well, lower heat, and allow to cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If desired, pour in blender and blend until smooth. If using right away, keep warm. If saving for another time, refrigerate right away. Will keep 3 days.
Recipe by This Cookin' Dad at http://thiscookindad.com/2014/05/maple-bourbon-bbq-sauce/