Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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If close up pictures of french fries doesn’t make you want to ditch your soup dinner plans and run out to the nearest diner then I do not know what does. Sorry that I just ruined your diet with this photo. Don’t worry, you can start again tomorrow.

I grew up a firm believer that ketchup was for eggs and barbecue sauce was for french fries. Although I’ve grown out of lathering ketchup all over my morning scramble, I still cannot resist a big side of tangy barbecue sauce to accompany my french fries and tofu nuggets (yes, I am guilty – I do enjoy those processed fake chicken nuggets that you can find in you organic freezer section at Kroger).

Although I am known to still down the occasional fry or chicken-less nuggets, I do try avoid the processed and high-fructose packed condiments that fill our grocery stores. Have your REALLY looked on the back of that condiment jar in a while? It’s a rather upsetting sight. Instead, I usually whip up a batch our this barbecue sauce  and it usually holds me through all summer (and I participate in A LOT of grill outs every summer).

I decided to mix it up and try a new bbq sauce this time around. It’s definitely not the traditional bbq sauce you are used to (I’d suggest using this recipe if you are looking for that) but it’s a great sauce to use for special occasions. It’s a wonderful way to add new flavor to your condiments or to fancy up a side of fries at a party. The bourbon gives it the inevitable and sophisticated alcoholic aroma while the honey helps sweeten and tone it down.

I made this in my slow cooker so I could walk away and not worry about it. But it would probably be made just as easy in a saucepan by throwing in all your ingredients and letting it simmer down to your desired consistency (bet it wouldn’t take more than 30 minutes!).

 

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Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 ounces of tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • dash of hot sauce, optional
  • salt, to taste

 

Heat the olive oil over medium in a small skillet. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about five or so minutes). Add in the garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and turn the slow cooker on low. Let cook for 8 hours. If the sauce is too thin after 8 hours, remove the lid and let cook down to desired consistency.

Use an immersion blender to blend into a smooth sauce or leave the small chunks of onions (they are delicious!).

Serve right away or transfer to an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. If you’d like to keep it longer, freeze it in ice cube trays for easy access to later.

 

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Because Nobunny is both saucy and probably a bit alcoholic (yeah –  not really sure what that means either):

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9 Comments

  • nATHALIE VAN DE POL
    January 18, 2013

    THERE IS NO HONEY ON THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS! hOW MUCH DO I PUT IN? tHANKS!

    • Shellywest
      nATHALIE VAN DE POL
      January 18, 2013

      Yikes! Thanks so much for catching this! It should be 1/2 cup of honey. I’ll go back and make sure I’m not missing anything else.

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  • Mai-Lis @ A Sunshiny Day
    January 18, 2013

    Oh my gosh, this looks So amazing!! Can’t wait to try it out. I just stumbled upon your blog, I look forward to reading more!

  • Ashley
    January 18, 2013

    This sounds amazing! I’ve been looking around for a different kind of BBQ sauce to try. Love your photos too : )

  • Jessica
    January 18, 2013

    This looks awesome, I love the recipe and your photographs are fantastic! so glad i found your blog.

    • Shellywest
      Jessica
      January 18, 2013

      Yay! Thanks, Jessica! So glad you like it around here!

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