Homemade BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• ¼ cup bourbon
• 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. mild-flavored (light) molasses
• 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1½ tsp. liquid smoke
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. dried crushed red pepper
• ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. Boil 1 cup ketchup, ¼ cup bourbon, 3 Tbsp. brown sugar, 3 Tbsp. mild-flavored (light) molasses, 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1½ tsp. liquid smoke, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. dried crushed red pepper, ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce is reduced to 4 cups, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Do ahead: Barbecue sauce can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill. Use warm or at room temperature. Editor’s note: This barbecue sauce recipe was first printed in our July 2010 issue as “Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce.” Head this way for more easy sumer recipes →