Maple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Easy naturally sweetened barbecue sauce recipe
Servings: 3 cups of sauce
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup vegan worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke see note*
- 1-½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for the whiskey to a large saucepan. Whisk to combine and heat over medium. Bring to a full (but controlled) boil. Reduce the heat and allow sauce to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, until thick.
- Add the whiskey and continue cooking another 5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and allow it to cool. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Transfer sauce to a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use. Sauce will keep for up to 3 weeks.
- Use as a meat marinade or for drizzling on all the foods ever.
Notes
*You can omit the liquid smoke and replace it and the regular paprika with smoked paprika.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g