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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…..
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…..
It smells amazing as it simmers!! Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week…..
This recipe will fill 1 1/2 mason jars if you are not using it immediately.
These Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Ribs were so delicious!!
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
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
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.
Gina says
I am so ready for some ribs- AMAZING Lisa- I love this!
Janette says
Mmmmmm bourbon, yes please;-)! This is going to be good! Thanks!
PamK says
Was so good, both on ribs and also put on “Sweet and Spicy Chicken Breasts” – AWESOME!!!
Thank you
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Pam, I’m so glad you like it!
Jenny B says
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.
Anne says
Any alcohol is cooked out only the flavor of the Bourbon remains. Great BBQ recipe.
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Sounds scrumptious, and looks finger-lickin’ good! I’ll be featuring your barbecue sauce tomorrow at Best of the Weekend! Thanks for sharing!
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots says
I bet this is some amazing sauce. What great ingredients!! Yum, yum, yum!
Teresa Howard says
I made this and it’s delicious and so easy to make!
Mary says
I was wondering if you could can this sauce?
Lisa Johnson says
I would assume so, Mary. I have never tried it myself though. 😉
Steve says
I double the chipotle chili powder. I’ve won 2 Contests love this!!!
Lisa Johnson says
Wow, that is awesome Steve! That must be a spicy sauce!