Canning Bourbon BBQ Sauce ~ Sweet Spicy Smokey BBQ Sauce ~ Water Bath or Steam Canning

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: non-alcoholic whiskey

Apple cider vinegar maintains tanginess without alcohol.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is more affordable.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: generic ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier, while generic is cheaper.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade Worcestershire

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while homemade can save costs.

Combine ketchup, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried mustard, smoked paprika, ground red pepper, chili powder, pepper, kosher salt, bourbon, and water in a large pot.

Add apple cider vinegar, apple cider, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, siracha, prepared mustard, and liquid smoke to the mixture.

Stir well to combine all ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Ladle hot sauce into hot jars leaving 1/2” headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rim.

Center lid and apply band to fingertip tight.

Process jars for 15 minutes in boiling water or steam canner, adjusting for altitude as necessary.

Allow jars to rest undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Remove bands, check seals, wash and label jars.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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