Makers Mark Honey BBQ Sauce

As with all "sugar-based" sauces, apply it only in the last fifteen minutes of cooking. The sugar in the honey will burn if cooked on high heat resulting in a blackened hard candy shell.

You can start the meat with a spicy rub and finish off with the Bourbon Honey Sauce.

This sauce will keep well for weeks if refrigerated so you can make it a day or two in advance. Let the sauce warm to at least room temp before slathering it all over the cooking meat.

Makers Mark Honey BBQ Sauce

• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 1 medium Red Onion, diced
• 6 Cloves of Garlic, peeled, smashed & minced  
• 1 cup Makers Mark Bourbon
• 1 cup Honey
• 1 bottle Heinz Ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh Sweet Basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh Parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarsely ground Black Pepper

 Directions 

1. In a deep cast iron skillet melt the butter
2. Saute the onion for 2 minutes
3. Add garlic
4. Just as the onions and garlic start to brown add all the remaining ingredients
5. Bring all this to a boil and simmer stirring occasionally until it begins to thicken. About 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour into a jar with a lid and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

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