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Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

By Traeger Kitchen

This rich, tangy, tomato-y BBQ sauce gets a welcome kick from bourbon. Use it on ribs, with pulled pork, in meatloaf, and anywhere else you want to add deep, bold flavor.

Prep Time

5 Min

Cook Time

40 Min

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

This recipe serves:

8

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Units of Measurement:
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1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
4 Clove garlic, minced
3/4 Cup bourbon whiskey
1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt
2 Cup ketchup
1/4 Cup tomato paste
1/3 Cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 Cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Teaspoon hot sauce

Steps

  • 1

    Preheat the Traeger with the lid closed to 350°F; this will take about 15 minutes.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • 2

    In a large skillet combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey. Simmer for 20 minutes on the Traeger or until onion is translucent.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    00:20

  • 3

    Mix in the ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.

  • 4

    Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat on the Traeger to 225˚F and simmer for 20 more minutes.

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    00:20

    Super Smoke

  • 5

    Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce. Use with your favorite BBQ recipes. Enjoy!

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