Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Name: Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup diced sweet onion; 3/4 cup coarsely grated peeled apple (preferably a firm, sweet-fleshed variety such as Rome beauty); 3 tablespoons bourbon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup cola; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup diced sweet onion
3/4 cup coarsely grated peeled apple (preferably a firm, sweet-fleshed variety such as Rome beauty)
3 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup cola
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke

Directions

1

In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2

Add the onion to the skillet and saute for 4 minutes.
3

Add the grated apple, bourbon, salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cumin and saute for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
4

Remove from the heat and set aside.
5

In a large nonreactive saucepan, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
6

Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7

Add the apple mixture and stir well.
8

Simmer for 2 additional minutes and remove from the heat.
9

After cooling, transfer to a tightly covered jar or plastic container and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
10

Stove