Best Kentucky Bourbon Bbq Sauce Recipes

BOURBON WHISKEY BBQ SAUCE

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This is a barbecue sauce recipe using Kentucky bourbon whiskey. For best results, refrigerate for a day or two, allowing the flavors to blend.

Provided by Kevin

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup bourbon whiskey
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ tablespoon salt
2 cups ketchup
¼ cup tomato paste
⅓ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Mix in the ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 629.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

GRILLED CHICKEN IN KENTUCKY BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE

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Make and share this Grilled Chicken in Kentucky Bourbon Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 4h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup kentucky Bourbon (corn whiskey like Jim Beam)
4 ounces soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 lbs skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients except for the chicken and ketchup and puree until smooth.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, rub it in well, and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning the chicken over a couple of times while it's marinating.
Grill the chicken over hot coals for about 10 minutes on each side; baste with marinade while grilling.
Or broil chicken with marinade in a casserole dish at 350F for about 40 minutes, turning chicken and basting with pan juices a couple of times while it cooks.
When the chicken is done remove it from the pan.
Add ketchup to the remaining marinade and boil down until it is a thick dark sauce to coat the chicken with (about 5 minutes).

BOURBON AND BROWN SUGAR BARBECUE SAUCE

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Bourbon brings out a smoky flavor in this homemade barbecue sauce.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories Sauce Bourbon Mustard Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal Backyard BBQ Low Cholesterol Molasses Simmer Boil Bon Appétit Sauce Secrets

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
1/2 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
11/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

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.