Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2
Add the onion to the skillet and saute for 4 minutes.
3
Add the grated apple, bourbon, salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cumin and saute for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and set aside.
5
In a large nonreactive saucepan, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
6
Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Add the apple mixture and stir well.
8
Simmer for 2 additional minutes and remove from the heat.
9
After cooling, transfer to a tightly covered jar or plastic container and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
10
Stove

374

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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