Director of Culinary at Hard Rock Cincinnati creates a Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce

CINCINNATI (FOX19) -Director of Culinary at Hard Rock Cincinnati, Jeff Braun, creates a delicious “Bourbon and Brown Sugar” barbecue sauce perfect for any barbecue item this holiday weekend.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces yellow onion
• 1 ounce garlic
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 4 ounces apple cider vinegar
• 4 ounces bourbon
• 4 ounces water
• 12 ounces ketchup
• 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• 2 ounces molasses
• kosher salt to taste

Directions:

Start with A medium sauce pan over medium high heat.

• Sweat the onions and garlic in oil.
• Add the dried seasonings and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
• Deglaze with the cider vinegar, bourbon and apple cider.
• Whisk to incorporate the seasoning.
• Add the ketchup, brown sugar and molasses.
• Bring to a simmer and allow to cook very low heat for one hour.
• Check and stir frequently to ensure no sticking and burning.
• Remove from the heat and chill.
• Adjust seasoning with kosher salt once chilled.
• Serve with your favorite barbecue items: ribs, wings, crispy tenders, etc.

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