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Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce

Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce is rich and tangy with mild smoky flavor. Perfect for slathering on beef or pork ribs or chicken, or as a dipping sauce for darned near anything. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Jack Daniels
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper -- or a dash of hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Combine onion, garlic, and Jack Daniels whiskey in a saucepan.
    Simmer on low heat until the onion is soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. 
  • Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce to low heat.
    Simmer uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. 

Notes

Finely mince the garlic and onion so you don't end up with big pieces in your sauce. 
For smooth sauce, use an immersion blender or whizz it through a food processor or blender. 
This recipe yields about 2 cups of BBQ sauce. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg