Rod’s Signature Whiskey BBQ Sauce

Everyone knows that having BBQ sauce on hand at all times is a must. Whether you are grilling steaks, ribs, burgers, you need a good BBQ sauce.

It wasn’t until a few years ago that I discovered just how easy it is to make my very own BBQ sauce. So here's my Signature Whiskey BBQ Sauce.

BBQ sauce recipes almost always include ketchup, vinegar, and spices. And this gem of a recipe is no different. Except it has a bit of Whiskey in it.

There are several different variations of this Sweet Whiskey BBQ Sauce floating around on the Internet but after some trial and error, this is what I ended up with for my go-to BBQ Sauce. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

🥃 Alcohol Warning

And while this BBQ sauce is great for dipping chicken tenders, you might want to check out my White BBQ Sauce or my Copycat Wendy’s Ranch Dipping Sauce.

📋 Gather your Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this Whiskey BBQ Sauce recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Dark Brown Sugar, Jack Daniel’s, Soy Sauce, Ketchup, Honey, Liquid Smoke, Sriracha, Apple Cider Vinegar, Instant Coffee, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Chipotle Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper and Cornstarch.

🥣 How to make Whiskey BBQ Sauce

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened over medium-low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes stirring frequently with a wire whisk.
Pour into your favorite dispenser and let cool before refrigerating. The sauce should thicken as it cools.

📖 Recipe

Rod’s Signature Whiskey BBQ Sauce

Whether you are grilling steaks, ribs or burgers, you need a good BBQ sauce. And my Signature Whiskey BBQ Sauce fits the bill.

5 from 1 vote

Print Recipe Rate Recipe

Prep TimePrep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook Time 20 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 25 minutes mins

Course BBQ Sauce

Cuisine American

Author Rodney

Servings 32

Calories 51 kcal

Equipment

• Saucepan

Ingredients

 

• 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
• ½ Cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
• ½ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
• ½ Cup Ketchup
• ¼ Cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Instant Coffee
• 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• ½ teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
• ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened over medium-low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes stirring frequently with a wire whisk.
• Pour into your favorite dispenser and let cool before refrigerating. Sauce should thicken as it cools.

Notes

→ If you don't have dark brown sugar on hand you can substitute for light brown sugar with 1 Tablespoon of Molasses.

→ While Jack Daniel's yields the best flavor, you can substitute for any other whiskey you have laying around the house.

→ Please take into consideration that some of the alcohol may not completely burn off and the remains could be of significant concern to recovering alcoholics, parents, and others who have ethical or religious reasons for avoiding alcohol.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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