Bourbon BBQ Sauce

By Valarie

Ingredients

• For the Broccoli Slaw:
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1/2 Onion (finely chopped)
• 3/4 cup Bourbon (or whiskey of choice)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 2 cups Ketchup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/4 cup Tomato Paste
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 12 ounces Shredded Broccoli Slaw (or raw broccoli stalks shredded in food processor)
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise (light mayo is preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic or Cider Vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dried Dill
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onions and cook until softened. Add spices and stir. Add bourbon, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar and vinegar. Continue stirring until sauce begins to bubble. Reduce heat to low and cook until slightly thickened. Adjust with extra cayenne or sugar, if desired. The sauce can be refrigerated in a sealed container for future use.