Bourbon Bacon BBQ Sauce
Yields: 2 cups
 
Ingredients
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a small Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in pot.
  2. Add onion to Dutch oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in bacon, brown sugar, and all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/barbecue-skillet-chicken/