Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce

Name: Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; ½ cup bourbon; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons mild (light) molasses; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 5½ teaspoons liquid smoke; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

A rich and flavorful barbecue sauce that combines the smoothness of bourbon with sweet brown sugar and molasses, enhanced with smoky and savory elements from Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and spices.

16 servings

10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup ketchup
•½ cup bourbon
•3 tablespoons brown sugar
•3 tablespoons mild (light) molasses
•3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
•2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
•1 tablespoon soy sauce
•1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
•5½ teaspoons liquid smoke
•1 teaspoon onion powder
•1 teaspoon garlic powder
•½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
•½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1.
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.
10 min