Marinades, Sauces, Rubs & Salsas
Chipotle Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Used with the Spice-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs with Chipotle Bourbon Barbecue Sauce in Project Fire Episode 303 – Best Ribs Ever
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Chipotle Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Recipe Notes
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Yield: 2 Cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 to 2 canned chipotle chiles, minced with 1 to 2 teaspoons can juices
- 1 teaspoon freshly and finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Recipe Steps
1: Place the ingredients in a heavy saucepan and whisk to mix. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking often. Reduce the heat to obtain a gentle simmer and simmer the sauce, uncovered, until thick and richly flavored, 5 minutes or as needed. Correct the seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.
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