Bourbon and barbecue are natural partners. Once reduced and simmered with the other ingredients, bourbon adds a layer of sweetness without the harshness of uncooked alcohol.
Makes
8 servings
Total Time
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Cook bacon in a saucepan over medium heat until crisp; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add onion to same pan and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
Deglaze pan with bourbon and cook until reduced by half. Add ketchup, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, Dijon, and Worcestershire; simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.
Season sauce with salt and pepper.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 141
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 0%
Sodium 531mg 22%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 24g 8%
Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
