Smokey Bourbon BBQ Sauce
This bold and tangy BBQ sauce combines the sweetness of bourbon with the smoky flavors of paprika and chipotle peppers. It's the perfect accompaniment to crispy pancetta, adding a burst of flavor to any dish.
ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices pancetta
steps
- 1.
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- 2.
Stir the sauce mixture well to combine all the ingredients.
- 3.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 4.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- 6.
In the meantime, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 7.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the pancetta slices in a single layer.
- 8.
Bake the pancetta for about 12-15 minutes or until it becomes crispy.
- 9.
Remove the pancetta from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
- 10.
Serve the Smokey Bourbon BBQ sauce alongside the crispy pancetta slices.
- 11.
Enjoy as a topping for burgers, a dip for fries, or drizzled over grilled meats.
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