Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 250 ml ketchup
- 120 g brown sugar
- 120 ml bourbon
- 60 ml apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and molasses.
- Mix in the bourbon and Worcestershire sauce, and bring everything to a simmer.
- Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the sauce over low heat for 15–20 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- Let the sauce cool and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate; it will last for several weeks.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add some chili powder. Adjust sweetness by altering the amount of brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg