Best 5 Balsamic Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Balsamic bourbon barbecue sauce is a sweet, tangy, and smoky sauce that is perfect for grilling, roasting, or braising meats. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your sauce thick or thin, sweet or savory, there is a balsamic bourbon barbecue sauce recipe out there for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for balsamic bourbon barbecue sauce, so that you can find the perfect one for your next backyard barbecue or weeknight dinner.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC & BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE



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Balsamic vinegar gives this already very savory sauce additional depth and a rich dark color. It also helps it adhere better to grilling meat, combining with the brown sugar and soy sauce to create a nice glaze. Asian and Middle Eastern grocers sell all kinds of hot chili paste - choose the degree of fire you prefer. My fave is harissa, from Tunisia.

Provided by Jedley

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion
4 garlic cloves
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup Bourbon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot chili paste (or equiv. amount of red pepper flakes)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Dice onion very finely, saute' with pressed garlic until soft.
  • Add bourbon and chili paste (or pepper flakes), reduce over low flame.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer until reaching the desired consistency (about 45 minutes). Tastes better over time, so prepare a few days in advance if you can.
  • If not salty enough for your taste, add soy sauce rather than salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.2, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2784.1, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 42.9, Protein 7.5

BALSAMIC BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 11m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cups ketchup (recommended: Heinz)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and saute for 1 minute. Add balsamic vinegar and reduce by half. Add ketchup, brown sugar, and honey; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

BOURBON WHISKEY BBQ SAUCE



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This is a barbecue sauce recipe using Kentucky bourbon whiskey. For best results, refrigerate for a day or two, allowing the flavors to blend.

Provided by Kevin

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup bourbon whiskey
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ tablespoon salt
2 cups ketchup
¼ cup tomato paste
⅓ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Mix in the ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 629.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

BOURBON BALSAMIC SYRUP



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Consider this a recipe for a classic steak sauce, updated; that's bourbon syrup, made with real ingredients in a flash. Sure, you could buy a sauce at the grocery store, but making it yourself is quicker and tastier. Serve it alongside a grilled rib-eye.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     sauces and gravies

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup bourbon
Salt

Steps:

  • Put the balsamic vinegar and bourbon in a small nonreactive pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower the heat so the mixture bubbles gently.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces to about 1/2 cup, 15 to 20 minutes; it should coat the back of a spoon and will thicken a little more as it cools. Salt to taste, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sodium 213 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

EVERYDAY ITALIAN BALSAMIC BBQ SAUCE



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I saw this recipe this morning on Everyday Italian. I'm posting it here before I forget it. It looks like a good recipe, and it's currently simmering on my stovetop now. Should be yummie!

Provided by John J. OSullivan

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and stir until all the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by 1/3, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8, Fat 0.3, Sodium 883, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 28.4, Protein 1

Tips:

  • To make the sauce thicker, simmer it for a longer period of time.
  • If you want a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar.
  • For a smokier flavor, use a smoked paprika.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • This sauce can be used on chicken, pork, beef, or fish.
  • It can also be used as a dipping sauce for appetizers.

Conclusion:

This balsamic bourbon barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are using it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, or a glaze, this sauce is sure to add flavor to your next meal. So next time you are looking for a new barbecue sauce recipe, give this balsamic bourbon sauce a try.

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