Bourbon Peach Barbecue Sauce and Its Uses
Sweet, smoky, and irresistibly tangy, this Bourbon Peach Barbecue Sauce is the ultimate summer condiment that strikes a perfect balance between fruity freshness and bold, savory depth. Made with ripe, juicy peaches, rich bourbon, and a blend of pantry staples like smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, this homemade BBQ sauce is as versatile as it is flavorful. A touch of honey and brown sugar adds natural sweetness, while optional cayenne pepper lends just the right amount of heat for spice lovers. Simmered to perfection and blended for a smooth or chunky texture, this sauce is perfect for glazing grilled chicken, slathering on ribs, drizzling over pulled pork sandwiches, or even as a dip for crispy fried snacks. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, this recipe is a must-try for barbecue enthusiasts and peach lovers alike. Add this tangy-sweet masterpiece to your sauce repertoire and bring a little Southern-inspired charm to all your cookouts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Fresh peaches
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.33 cup Bourbon
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the peaches by peeling, pitting, and dicing them into small pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced peaches, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, bourbon, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 5–10 minutes.
Using an immersion blender (or carefully transferring the mixture to a blender), puree the sauce until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, leave some peach pieces intact.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or sweetener as desired.
Transfer the sauce to a clean, airtight jar or container. Allow it to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
The sauce can be refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2732 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1444 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
