Peachy Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Fresh, summer peaches and rich bourbon simmered together with a few select ingredients are turned into incredible BBQ sauce. It's no secret that I love to grill out and I'm always working for new ways to liven up chicken and other meats. Well...it looks like I've found a winner with this recipe.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup minced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅓ cup bourbon
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ cup finely chopped peaches
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in cast iron or heavy bottom pan. Add onion and cook on medium until golden. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add chili powder and smoked paprika and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Mix in a small bowl, mix together bourbon, mustard and ketchup. Take pan off heat and slowly stir in ketchup mixture. Place back on heat and continue to stir.
- Add in brown sugar and honey. Stir to blend. Gently pour in peaches. Cook all ingredients for 5 minutes. Add cider vinegar and pepper.
- Turn down heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. *Add water if a thinner sauce is desired.
- Use on chicken, pork or shrimp. Can be store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.