Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Name: Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Yield: Makes 3 cups
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup diced sweet onion; 3/4 cup coarsely grated peeled apple (preferably a firm, sweet-fleshed variety such as Rome beauty); 3 tablespoons bourbon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup cola; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke

December 9, 2011

This recipe was developed specifically for this book, as a match for the Country-Style Ribs on page 198. Because country-style ribs are bulky and not uniform in appearance, a chunky sauce draws attention to the elements of the sauce and away from the clunky appearance of the ribs themselves. If impressing your guest with fancy plating is not your bag, this sauce is “good eatin’” on just about anything. Besides adding distinct flavor, the bits of apple and sweet onion will add a complementary texture to your barbecue.

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