Do you have a favorite go-to store-bought barbecue sauce? Nothing fancy, yet one you use on occasion when in need of a barbecue sauce. However, have you ever tried your hand at making a homemade barbecue sauce? If not, then let this be the first recipe you try, my Peach Chipotle Bourbon BBQ Sauce. Feel your senses awaken with fruit, heat and sweet on grilled meat or seafood.
Peach Chipotle Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Start this delicious sauce using fresh peaches that have been peeled and chopped. Place peaches in a saucepan with all ingredients except salt and pepper. Bring to boil over medium-high heat then reduce to simmer and stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until thickened and remove from heat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and you’re all ready to slather some ribs, pork chops, salmon or shrimp.
Peach Chipotle Bourbon BBQ Sauce
I love this barbecue sauce because it’s so fresh and darn good, smokey sweet with that touch of bourbon. Bourbon adds the smokey essence and a touch of sweetness. Most of the alcohol cooks out so no need to worry. Canned chipotles also provide a smokey nuance and a bit of heat as well as adding in a bit of the adobo sauce from the can.
Fresh peaches are the base of this unbelievable sauce. Ripe and sweet this time of year, you can’t prepare a better barbecue sauce as Summer comes to an end. Plus, it’s something different as we tend to buy super sweet store-bought brands which do not have a great depth of flavor. The peach flavor definitely shines through once the sauce cooks down. If you prefer more heat, add in an additional pepper and more sauce.
Peach Chipotle Bourbon BBQ Sauce
If you are entertaining one weekend or on game day since football has started, make cocktail meatballs using Peach Chipotle Bourbon BBQ Sauce. Be sure to make plenty because these little devils will not last long. Kids will love them, too.
This sauce is finger-licking, sticky good and a recipe you will want to keep handy. I know I do because my husband loves it. Barbecue sauce can be frozen or home-preserved for later use. Rather than be unhappy Summer is ending, celebrate the nice days we still have ahead of us and cook up a batch of homemade sauce. Put a smile on everyone’s face and spread the love. Enjoy!
Peach Chipotle Bourbon BBQ Sauce
2 – 3 fresh peaches, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 canned chipotles, chopped plus 1 T. adobo sauce or more to taste
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 T. bourbon whiskey (Jack Daniels)
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 T. molasses or light corn syrup
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 t. yellow mustard
1/4 cup to 1/3 cup light brown sugar (depends on sweetness of peaches)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring mixture to boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
Allow barbecue sauce to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until thickened and peaches are soft. Let sauce sit for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
Use an immersion blender to create a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Use barbecue sauce on grilled pork or seafood including a dipping sauce. Makes a great sauce for cocktail meatballs for when entertaining.
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