Description
This alcohol-free Bourbon BBQ sauce brings the bold, smoky depth of barrel-aged flavor to your table without the spirits. By combining rich molasses notes, tangy apple cider vinegar, and the authentic woody essence of non-alcoholic bourbon extract, this versatile sauce is perfect for glazing grilled proteins. It is easy to prepare, family-friendly, and crafted to achieve the ideal balance of sweetness and savory spice for any barbecue enthusiast.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons non-alcoholic bourbon extract
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian/halal)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and spices in a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture creates a uniform consistency.
Heat the saucepan over medium-low heat until the mixture begins to bubble gently at the surface.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the non-alcoholic bourbon extract.
Simmer for fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the spices to bloom and the flavors to concentrate.
Notes
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a tablespoon of water while simmering. You can substitute the bourbon extract with a drop of liquid smoke if you prefer a more intense wood-fired flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American BBQ
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg