Jack Daniel's Bbq Sauce
Elevate your backyard barbecues with the rich, smoky, and sweet flavors of homemade Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce. This bold and tangy sauce combines the distinct taste of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey with a medley of pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and molasses, perfectly balanced with a hint of apple cider vinegar and a kick of smoked paprika. Simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce can be used as a marinade, basting glaze, or dipping sauce for all your grilling favorites. Whether slathered on ribs, brushed over grilled chicken, or paired with crispy fries, this whiskey-infused BBQ sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it’s a must-have recipe for any barbecue enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
- 1 cups Ketchup
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Hot sauce (optional, for spice)
- 0.25 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine Jack Daniel's whiskey, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, hot sauce (if using), and water.
Whisk the ingredients together over medium heat until smooth and well combined.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or hot sauce if needed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a clean, airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use the Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce as a marinade, basting sauce for grilling, or dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2679 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.3 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 805 mg | 17% | |
*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.
