Peachy Bourbon BBQ Sauce

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Fresh, summer peaches, rich bourbon, and a few other simple ingredients are simmered together to create this deliciously flavorful BBQ Sauce! Whether you’re cooking for a potluck, cookout, block party or family grill night, this Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce is always a crowd pleasing favorite.

By now I’m sure y’all know that I am a huge fan of seasonal produce, I love going to the farmers market to pick out the freshest fruits and veggies. I ended up with some fresh peaches that I wasn’t sure what to do with, until I realized that it’s just what I needed to kick up my grilling game!

Homemade BBQ sauces are really not that hard to make, since most recipes start with the same basic ingredients. This Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce builds on those tried and true methods, adding layers of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. You can really taste every ingredient in this recipe, from the heat of the chili powder and smoked paprika, to the savory flavor of the onions and garlic.

If you love to grill and you’re looking for new ways to liven up grilled chicken, beef, or pork, then this is the recipe for you! With just a few simple fresh ingredients, a little culinary magic, and of course bourbon, you can serve this mouthwatering BBQ sauce that’s sure to be a family favorite for years to come.

Ingredients Needed To Make Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Canola Oil
Onion – minced finely
Garlic – minced finely
Chili Powder
Smoked Paprika
Bourbon
Dijon Mustard
Ketchup
Brown Sugar
Honey
Peaches – finely chopped
Apple Cider Vinegar
Black Pepper

Scroll down for the ingredient measurements and full instructions.

How To Make Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Begin by heating your oil in a heavy bottom cast iron skillet. Add onion and sauté until golden and translucent. Stir garlic into the sauteed onions and cook for 1 minute, then add chili powder and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until garlic becomes fragrant, then remove pan from heat.

In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, mustard and ketchup. Slowly add ketchup mixture to the skillet of onions and gently mix together, then place skillet back over heat and continue to stir.

Add the brown sugar and honey to your skillet and stir until mixture is well combined. Pour your peaches into the BBQ sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes before adding the apple cider vinegar and black pepper.

Turn the heat down to low and let BBQ sauce simmer for 20 minutes, you can add water in at this stage if you desire a thinner sauce. After 20 minutes, you can either use the sauce or store it to enjoy later.

People Often Ask…

Does the Alcohol Cook Off When Making BBQ Sauce?

The answer is yes, the alcohol in this sauce will completely cook off after being simmered low and slow. Once the liquor cooks off, you’re left with a fantastic smokey bourbon flavor but the sauce is completely fine to serve to kids!

How Long Can You Store Homemade BBQ Sauce?

This is a great question, it’s always important to know when a homemade sauce goes bad. Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and it will keep for up to 3 weeks.