Name: Smoky BBQ Sauce (Kentucky)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 375 ml (1 1/2 cup), approximately
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) paprika; 1/4 cup (60 ml) bourbon or whiskey; 1/4 cup (60 ml) molasses; 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice; 1/2 cup (125 ml) ketchup; 1 cup (250 ml) tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chipotle Tabasco, or to taste; Salt and pepper

Preparation

- In a saucepan, brown the onion in the butter. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and paprika and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze with the bourbon.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the sauce is syrupy. Stir frequently. Adjust the seasoning. If desired, purée the sauce until smooth in a blender.
- Serve with spit-roasted pork, pork chops or tenderloin, or in a hamburger.

Smoky BBQ Sauce (Kentucky)

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