Maple Whiskey BBQ Sauce

This bourbon BBQ sauce, which combines maple whiskey, apple cider, dark molasses, liquid smoke, spices, and maple syrup, tastes great with pulled pork.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 42 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup dark molasses
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.33333334326744 cup maple whiskey (such as Crown Royal Maple®)
• 0.33333334326744 cup apple cider

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

Step 2

Combine ketchup, maple whiskey, apple cider, dark molasses, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan. Whisk together over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for future use.