Smoked Pumpkin Bourbon BBQ Sauce will quickly become your new fall favorite to slather on ribs, grilled chicken or simple wings. This homemade sauce is upgraded with smoked pumpkin purée and bourbon to make a sauce that is out of this world.
After we made the Smoked Pumpkin, we decided to create other recipes to use for the grill. The more options to continue grilling through the fall and winter, the better. We ended up with quite a bit of purée and this BBQ Sauce was first on our list. For us, there will never be enough BBQ sauce options. Variety is the spice of life, right?
🍽️ Ingredients
The two main ingredients for this recipe are Smoked Pumpkin Purée and Bourbon.
Smoked Pumpkin Purée – This is simply the inside of a pumpkin blended smooth with no other ingredients added. Use a smoked pumpkin and it will bring a fantastic flavor to all of your dishes. Learn how we smoked a pumpkin.
Bourbon – This is used to add depth, complexity and a bit of sweetness to the sauce. Bourbon often has hints of vanilla and caramel which blend nicely with the other ingredients. It is also popular for savory recipes like sauces, glazes and baking. We tend to use Bare Knuckle’s bourbon for a smooth and rich taste that isn’t quite as bitter as some other brands.
🔥 Instructions
Step One: Combine the olive oil and chopped onions over a medium high heat and sauté for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Add in minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step Two: Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step Three: After it cools, run the sauce through a high speed blender, like a Vitamix, for a few minutes. This will create an extremely smooth consistency which is perfect for brushing on your favorite grilled dish!
Step Four: Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to give the flavors a chance to meld together.
The sauce keeps for 7-10 days.
Serve this sauce over grilled ribs, chicken, chicken wings, pork chops or simply as a dipping sauce.
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Smoked Pumpkin Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Smoked Pumpkin Purée
- 1 ½ cups Ketchup
- ⅓ cup Cider Vinegar
- ¼ cup Worchestershire Sauce
- ¾ cup Bourbon
- 1 ½ tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium high heat until golden brown. This should take about 7-9 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and continue stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the remaining ingredients, turn the heat on high, stir and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce heat down to low and allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Allow the sauce to cool and then blend it to incorporate the onions and garlic and smooth out the sauce.
- Place in refrigerator for 24 hours before using to allow the flavors to come together.
Notes
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