Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce | How to Make BBQ Sauce | CarnalDish

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple cider

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider adds a tangy flavor while white vinegar is more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is often cheaper.

Peel the skin off the peaches using a vegetable peeler.

Chop the flesh of the peaches into large pieces.

Dice up an onion into even-sized pieces.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot and add the diced onion.

Sauté the onion until it starts to foam and is well coated in butter.

Add smoked paprika, smoked sea salt, and kosher salt to the onions.

Mix in granulated garlic, granulated onion, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

If needed, add a splash of olive oil to the mixture.

Add a pinch of white sugar to sweeten the onions.

Add the chopped peaches to the pot and cook until they start to release their juices.

Add 2 cloves of garlic to the pot, adjusting the amount to taste.

Pour in about 1 cup of ketchup and 1/4 cup of yellow mustard.

Add about 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar and a large splash of bourbon.

Stir in liquid smoke and 2-3 tablespoons of molasses.

Add brown sugar to the mixture and stir well.

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Add hot sauce to taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Add honey for extra sweetness and a little more brown sugar if desired.

Simmer the sauce for about 20 to 30 minutes until thickened.

Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth, or blend in batches using a regular blender or food processor.

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