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March 31, 2016 13 Comments

Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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Are you ready to pull the grill out and start barbecuing up a storm? Yes, that is a real word! Whether you are craving beef, chicken, or ribs this Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce is ready for the job! It is sweet, slightly spicy, and boy does it pack a punch!! It’s not a bad punch, but you do need to be ready for it, LOL…..

Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce | cookingwithcurls.com

I started coughing with my first bite. At first, I thought it was the chipotle chili powder, but Alex pointed out that it is actually the bourbon that is giving the throat punch. Once you swallow it goes away, then the heat from the chili powder kicks in and makes your  mouth tingle. Then sweetness rounds out all of the flavors and keeps your coming back for more. 😉

It is a multi-layer barbecue sauce that will run circles around any sauce that is available in the grocery store, and super simple to prepare.

How to make Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce:

Pour all ingredients into a medium sized sauce pan, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until thick and reduced by about half…..

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It smells amazing as it simmers!! Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week…..

Heat up your next BBQ with this sweet and spicy Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce | cookingwithcurls.com

This recipe will fill 1 1/2 mason jars if you are not using it immediately.

These Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Ribs were so delicious!!

Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Ribs | cookingwithcurls.com

The amount of heat is up to you. I used 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder and was happy with the amount of heat. My son’s girlfriend would have preferred that I use the whole jar, she likes her food A FUEGO!!

Please do not ask me if there is a substitute for the bourbon, it is named Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce because it contains bourbon, LOL

More delicious Barbecue sauce recipes:

Tangy & Sassy Barbecue Sauce – no alcohol in this one!

Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce

Peach Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Guinness Barbecue Sauce 

Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce – no alcohol in this one either

I can’t wait to try this sauce with Slow Cooker Shredded Barbecue Chicken, or on a Cowboy Burger!!

Ahhh, the possibilities…Enjoy!!

Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce | cookingwithcurls.com

Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Kick up your next BBQ with this sweet and spicy Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce that packs a punch!!
4.34 from 3 votes
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sauce, barbecue, grill, recipe, bourbon, pineapple
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-natural ketchup
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 cup bourbon (I used Knob Creek)
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Instructions

  • Pour all ingredients into a medium sized sauce pan, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until thick and reduced by about half.
  • Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • Use additional chipotle chili powder for added heat!
  • Store in the refrigerator and use within one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 199mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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  1. Gina says

    April 06, 2016 at 6:20 am

    I am so ready for some ribs- AMAZING Lisa- I love this!

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  2. Janette says

    July 29, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    Mmmmmm bourbon, yes please;-)! This is going to be good! Thanks!

    Reply
  3. PamK says

    August 10, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    Was so good, both on ribs and also put on “Sweet and Spicy Chicken Breasts” – AWESOME!!!
    Thank you

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    • Lisa Johnson says

      August 15, 2017 at 9:04 am

      Thank you so much Pam, I’m so glad you like it!

      Reply
  4. Jenny B says

    October 28, 2017 at 8:45 am

    I have made this twice now and shared it with every cook I know. It is the absolute t*ts, Everyone thinks its the best they ever had.

    Reply
  5. Anne says

    January 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    Any alcohol is cooked out only the flavor of the Bourbon remains. Great BBQ recipe.

    Reply
  6. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

    May 31, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    Sounds scrumptious, and looks finger-lickin’ good! I’ll be featuring your barbecue sauce tomorrow at Best of the Weekend! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots says

    June 15, 2018 at 11:22 am

    I bet this is some amazing sauce. What great ingredients!! Yum, yum, yum!

    Reply
  8. Teresa Howard says

    July 08, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    I made this and it’s delicious and so easy to make!

    Reply
  9. Mary says

    April 19, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    I was wondering if you could can this sauce?

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    • Lisa Johnson says

      April 22, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      I would assume so, Mary. I have never tried it myself though. 😉

      Reply
  10. Steve says

    October 11, 2020 at 4:04 am

    I double the chipotle chili powder. I’ve won 2 Contests love this!!!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      October 14, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      Wow, that is awesome Steve! That must be a spicy sauce!

      Reply

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