Gentleman Jims Kentucky BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Gentleman Jims Kentucky BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Bourbon; 8 garlic cloves, minced (4 teaspoons); 1 medium onion, finely minced; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste); 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 35 ounces ketchup; ⅔ cup cider vinegar; ½ cup Worcestershire sauce; ¼ cup liquid smoke; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (fine grind); 1 tablespoon sea salt; ¾ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups Bourbon
8 garlic cloves, minced (4 teaspoons)
1 medium onion, finely minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
35 ounces ketchup
⅔ cup cider vinegar
½ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup liquid smoke
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (fine grind)
1 tablespoon sea salt
¾ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)

1
In a large nonstick pot over medium to medium-low heat, combine the bourbon, garlic and onion.
2
Simmer uncovered for 15 - 20 minutes, or until onion is cooked.
3
Add red pepper flakes and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
4
Stir in tomato paste and brown sugar until combined with above.
5
Stir in ketchup and vinegar until combined with above.
6
Add Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, pepper, sea salt and hot pepper sauce; stir until all ingredients are mixed together.
7
Bring to a light boil.
8
Stir and reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 - 45 minutes, stir occasionally.
9
Remove from heat to cool.
10
Then place in container(s) and refrigerate.
11
* For best results, allow BBQ sauce to meld for 48 hours.
12
* If you want a smoother sauce, blend or pass through a strainer.

805

kcal

Calories

191

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups Bourbon, 8 garlic cloves, minced (4 teaspoons), 1 medium onion, finely minced, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste), and more.

Yes, Gentleman Jims Kentucky BBQ 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.

Gentleman Jims Kentucky BBQ Sauce

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