Maple Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Description
This bourbon BBQ sauce, which combines maple whiskey, apple cider, dark molasses, liquid smoke, spices, and maple syrup, tastes great with pulled pork.
Ingredients
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1 cup ketchup
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1/3 cup maple whiskey (such as Crown Royal Maple®)
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1/3 cup apple cider
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1/4 cup dark molasses
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3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Combine ketchup, maple whiskey, apple cider, dark molasses, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan. Whisk together over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for future use.