Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Sauces · 25 min · Serves 10 · Easy · Best with Very Dark Strong maple syrup

A rich, smoky barbecue sauce with deep bourbon character and bold maple sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (Very Dark Strong)
  • 3 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to low and cook 15–20 min, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  4. Taste and adjust — more maple for sweetness, more vinegar for tang.
  5. Cool to room temperature. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge up to 2 weeks.
Tip: Very Dark Strong maple has the boldness to stand up to bourbon and smoke.

Made with our pure Adirondack maple

Hand-selected from trusted Lake Placid producers.

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— The Maple Shop · Lake Placid, NY

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