Chipotle-Bacon-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Chipotle-Bacon-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

This homemade barbecue sauce brings a wonderful smoky spice with the chipotle peppers and bacon, but it's also slightly sweet from the sugars. It is nice and thick and will stick to your serving focus nicely. Get the grills ready!

Ingredients

• 1 7-ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo
• 4 ounces bacon, chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 tablespoons Jim Beam bourbon
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 teaspoons ground chili guajillo
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Heat a large saucepan to medium heat and add bacon. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add onion and cook 3 more minutes, stirring often, until bacon is nice and crisp.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute, or until garlic browns nicely.
4. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
5. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer 30 minutes with an occasional stir. The sauce will slightly thicken.
6. Serve!

NOTE: You can serve this warm right from the pan or allow it to cool and serve at room temperature.