Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce
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Recipe type: Condiment/Sauce
Cuisine: American
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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
  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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/