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Perfect Peach Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Recipe for Sweet Smoky Flavor

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A sweet and smoky barbecue sauce made with fresh peaches and bourbon, perfect for grilling and adding a unique twist to your summer cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by peeling and chopping about 2 cups of ripe peaches. To peel easily, score an ‘X’ at the bottom of each peach and blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water. Peel skins off and chop into small pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped peaches, bourbon, and brown sugar. Stir occasionally and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, mashing peaches gently to encourage breakdown.
  3. Stir in ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to combine.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning, until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
  5. Remove from heat. Add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Puree the sauce with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Let the sauce cool completely before transferring to an airtight jar. Store refrigerated for up to two weeks.

Notes

[‘Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid a mushy sauce.’, ‘Keep heat low and stir frequently to prevent burning and caramelization of sugars.’, ‘Add bourbon early in cooking to allow alcohol to cook off and flavor to deepen.’, ‘For chunkier texture, pulse blender briefly or mash by hand instead of fully pureeing.’, ‘If sauce is too thick, stir in a tablespoon of water or bourbon before serving.’, ‘Store in airtight container refrigerated up to two weeks; flavors improve after a day or two.’, ‘Warm gently before serving to loosen sauce if thickened from chilling.’]

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Keywords: peach barbecue sauce, bourbon barbecue sauce, sweet smoky barbecue sauce, summer grilling sauce, peach bourbon sauce

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