If time allows a home made barbeque sauce will be delicious. Otherwise buy your favorite sauce and add 1/3 cup bourbon to 2 cups sauce. Cook for 15 minutes in a saucepan on medium heat.
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients:
½ onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup bourbon
½ teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 cups ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions:
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Mix in the ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.