Smokin' Jack BBQ Sauce

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A bold barbecue sauce gets smoky heat from chipotle peppers, and rich depth of flavor from whiskey. This recipe makes a big batch, enough for a crowd or to bottle.

Submitted by AcaCandy
Published on February 7, 2014
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups ketchup

  • 1 1/2 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons molasses

  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's(R))

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke flavoring

Directions

  1. Combine the ketchup, chipotle peppers in their sauce, apple cider vinegar, molasses, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, whiskey, and liquid smoke flavoring in a large pot, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook the sauce for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 more minutes, stirring often. Use immediately or refrigerate.