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Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce
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4.20 from 15 votes

Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce recipe is thick, rich, and delicious. It has a nice bourbon, vinegar, and mustard flavor and a kick of heat from chili powder and hot sauce, top that all off with good quality smoked bacon to push it right over the edge.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbeque, Barbeque Sauce, BBQ
Servings: 16
Calories: 122kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Pound Bacon 1/4-inch dice, crispy
  • 2 Ounces Bourbon
  • 1 Cup Red Onion 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Crushed and chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 Cup Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Molasses
  • 1/4 Cup Malt Vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Coarse Ground Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce Tabasco
  • 1 Lemon Juice only
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Brown the bacon, set aside on paper towels to drain, reserve bacon fat
  • Place a large, covered, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
  • Add bacon fat and onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened
  • Add garlic and chili powder, stir constantly for 1 minute, it will stick a little, but it’s important to cook out the raw flavor of the chili powder
  • Add all ingredients except the bacon and bourbon, stir constantly for 10-15 minutes until nicely thickened
  • Remove from heat, add the bacon and bourbon. Use immediately or store in a mason jar in the refrigerator
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 495mg22%
Potassium 226mg6%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 234IU5%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.