Bourbon Peach BBQ Sauce Recipe
Bourbon Peach BBQ Sauce Recipe combines fresh peaches, bourbon, and spices to create a sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor. This versatile sauce enhances grilled meats, sandwiches, and dips. It’s easy to prepare, can be adjusted for heat, and stores well in the fridge or freezer. The bourbon adds depth while peaches provide natural sweetness and freshness.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh sweet peaches diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ Serrano pepper seeded and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Start by prepping the peaches. Give them a good wash, peel if you want (it’s optional), and chop them into small pieces.
- Next, grab a medium saucepan and toss in the diced peaches along with ketchup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, Serrano pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring everything to a gentle simmer. Stir every now and then so nothing sticks to the bottom.
- Once it’s simmering, turn the heat down low. Let it cook slowly for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring often. You’ll notice the peaches start to break down and the sauce will thicken up nicely.
- If you want a smoother texture, you can blend the sauce. Either use an immersion blender right in the pot or carefully transfer the sauce to a blender and puree it until you get the consistency you like.
- Give it a taste and add more salt, pepper, or cayenne if you think it needs a bit more kick.
- Finally, take the sauce off the heat and let it cool down. Pour it into a clean jar or container and pop it in the fridge. You can use it right away, but it’s even better after chilling for a few hours.