Best Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Recipes

Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce image

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup diced sweet onion
3/4 cup coarsely grated peeled apple (preferably a firm, sweet-fleshed variety such as Rome beauty)
3 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup cola
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke

Steps:

In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the grated apple, bourbon, salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cumin and sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a large nonreactive saucepan, add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the apple mixture and stir well. Simmer for 2 additional minutes and remove from the heat. After cooling, transfer to a tightly covered jar or plastic container and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Cooking Method
Stove

COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS WITH APPLE-BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE image

Categories Pork

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup hickory, apple or maple wood chips 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of ground ginger 4 pounds meaty country-style pork ribs (about 6 ribs total)
Apple Bourbon BBQ Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and coarsely shredded 3 tablespoons bourbon 2 cups store-bought smoky Kansas City-style barbecue sauce

Steps:

APPLE BOURBON BBQ SAUCE 1.In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the apple and cook until the moisture has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add the bourbon and cook until nearly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Stir in the sauce and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Use or refrigerate for up to 1 month. 1.Light a gas grill. Wrap the wood chips in heavy-duty foil, pierce the packet all over with a skewer and add to the grill. Cover and let the chips begin to smoke, about 5 minutes. 2.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon and ginger. Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs and let stand for 5 minutes. 3.Grill the ribs, covered, over moderately high heat for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are lightly charred and cooked through. Brush the ribs liberally with some of the barbecue sauce and grill, turning once, until nicely glazed, about 5 minutes. Transfer the ribs to a platter and serve, passing more of the barbecue sauce on the side

Rubbed and Grilled Pork Loin with Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce image

Yield serves 10 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless pork top loin roast, 4 to 5 pounds
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce (page 227)

Steps:

Prepare your grill for direct and indirect heat by building a fire (wood or a combination of charcoal and wood) on one side of the grill, leaving the other side void.
Place the pork loin on a cutting board or platter and brush all over with the oil. In a small bowl, stir together the dry rub seasonings. Apply the dry rub to the meat in an even coating, patting so the rub adheres.
When the cooker reaches 400°F, place the pork loin directly over the medium-hot coals. Cook for 10 minutes on each side to brown. Move the pork away from the heat, cover the grill, and cook for 70 to 90 minutes or until the pork's internal temperature reaches 150°F. Baste with the apple bourbon sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Let the pork loin rest on a cutting board under tented foil for 10 minutes before slicing.
The internal temperature of most meats, including pork, will spike by at least five degrees after you remove it from the grill. Let it sit or "rest" undisturbed on your counter for 10 to 15 minutes. This rest allows the temperature to equalize and gives the meat fibers time to reabsorb the internal juices. If you can resist digging in, you'll appreciate and enjoy the extra moisture.
Direct and Indirect heat
Hickory and Apple