Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Bourbon Barbeque Sauce

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his bourbon sauce might just become your favourite barbecue condiment. Make sure you use homemade ketchup rather than a shop bought variety to avoid overloading on salt and sugar.

Makes 1½ cups

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup homemade ketchup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• hot sauce, to taste
• ¼ cup xylitol
• ¼ cup bourbon
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes until browned.
2. Add ketchup, lemon juice, mustard, a dash of hot sauce (to taste), xylitol, bourbon, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Turn heat down to medium low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and blend to a smooth consistency.
6. Serve chilled for best taste