Apple bourbon BBQ sauce
Apple bourbon BBQ sauce is full of flavor. From fresh apples to apple cider, this fruit-based BBQ sauce pairs perfectly with chicken or pork.
Servings: 2 1/2 cups
Calories: 85kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. neutral oil such as avocado or grapeseed
- 1 small red onion diced, about 3/4 cup
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium apple peeled, cored and grated *see note
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar I use Bragg
- 1 1/4 cups apple cider
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 tsp. kosher salt Diamond Crystal - or, to taste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 - 1 tsp. red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a medium, heavy-bottomed pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 - 6 minutes, until onions begin to soften.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Simmer over medium - medium/low heat for 45 - 60 minutes, tasting as it cooks. Adjust seasoning, if needed.
- Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf from pot and discard.
- Purée with a(n) (immersion) blender until smooth. Cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
Use whatever apple you prefer. It doesn't need to be exact - use what is available to you locally.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 cup | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g