Bourbon-Chile Barbecue Sauce

By lorik

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
• 1 red Thai chile—stemmed, seeded and minced
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons peach preserves
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion and chile, and cook until lightly golden, 8 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thickened, 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely before using to marinate or baste.