**Tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors in our Bourbon Molasses Sauce extravaganza!**
Indulge in a culinary journey that blends the smoky allure of bourbon with the rich sweetness of molasses, resulting in a luscious sauce that elevates any dish to new heights. Discover a trio of tantalizing recipes that showcase the versatility of this exceptional sauce. Embark on a flavor adventure with our Bourbon Molasses Grilled Pork Chops, where succulent pork chops are lovingly coated in a glaze of bourbon molasses sauce, promising a tender and flavorful bite. Explore the depths of Bourbon Molasses Salmon Fillets, where delicate salmon fillets are enveloped in a savory embrace of bourbon molasses sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Last but not least, treat yourself to the irresistible Bourbon Molasses Chicken Wings, where crispy chicken wings are generously coated in a sticky, tangy glaze of bourbon molasses sauce, offering a delightful interplay of sweet and savory notes. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more with our irresistible Bourbon Molasses Sauce extravaganza!
BARBECUED BEEF RIBS WITH MOLASSES-BOURBON SAUCE
Provided by John Malik
Categories Bourbon Beef Backyard BBQ Summer Tailgating Grill/Barbecue Molasses Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For marinade and ribs:
- Combine all ingredients except ribs in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Cool marinade completely. Place ribs in large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag; turn to coat ribs. Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
- For sauce:
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add vinegar and boil until mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add ketchup, molasses, and 1/4 cup water, then bourbon; stir to blend. Bring sauce to simmer. Stir in salt and white pepper. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Stir in thyme leaves. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Place handful of torn newspaper in bottom of charcoal chimney. Top with 30 charcoal briquettes. Remove top grill rack from barbecue. Place chimney on bottom rack. Light newspaper; let charcoal burn until ash is gray, about 30 minutes.
- Open bottom barbecue vent. Turn out hot charcoal onto 1 side of bottom rack. Using metal spatula, move charcoal to cover approximately 1/3 of rack at 1 side. Fill foil loaf pan halfway with water; place opposite charcoal on bottom rack.
- Return top rack to barbecue. Arrange ribs on top rack above water in loaf pan. Cover barbecue with lid, positioning top vent directly over ribs. Insert stem of candy thermometer through top vent, with gauge outside and tip near ribs (thermometer should not touch meat or barbecue rack); leave thermometer in place during cooking. Use top and bottom vents to maintain temperature between 250°F and 300°F, opening vents wider to increase heat and closing to decrease heat. Leave other vents closed. Check temperature every 10 minutes.
- Cook ribs until meat is very tender when pierced with knife, turning ribs occasionally and basting often with sauce the last 10 minutes of cooking, about 3 hours total. Open barbecue only when necessary to turn or baste meat and close quickly to minimize loss of heat and smoke.
- After first 30 minutes of cooking, use technique described earlier to light additional 15 charcoal briquettes in charcoal chimney set atop nonflammable surface. If cooking temperature drops below 250°F, use oven mitts to lift off top rack with ribs and place on heatproof surface. Using tongs, add half of hot gray charcoal from chimney to bottom rack. Replace top rack on barbecue, placing ribs above water in loaf pan. Cover with lid.
- Transfer ribs to plates; brush with more sauce and serve, passing any remaining sauce separately.
SMOKY RUBBED CHICKEN WINGS WITH HONEY, BOURBON, AND MOLASSES SAUCE
I order chicken wings anytime I see them on a menu, and this recipe will make you realize just how incredible they can be. After a lot of trial and error, when I finally got the rub right I felt like I had unlocked a magic puzzle. There are a lot of ingredients in the rub, but they provide a perfect mix of sugar and spice, and the bourbon-spiked sauce coats the wings in yet another layer of bold flavor. If you prefer the grill to the oven, grill the wings over medium indirect heat (about 400 degrees F) for about 40 minutes, until they are almost done, before adding the sauce.
Provided by Chris Santos
Categories appetizer
Time 6h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make the sauce: Bring all of the ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking often. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, whisking occasionally to discourage scorching, until lightly thickened and reduced by about one-quarter, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. (The sauce can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.)
- To make the rub: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Put the wingettes in a very large bowl and toss with the rub. Divide the wingettes among two 1-gallon self-sealing plastic bags, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Position racks in the top third and center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two 18-by-13-inch half-sheet pans with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Spread the wingettes out on the baking sheets, spacing them well apart. Roast the wingettes, turning the wings over and switching the positions of the baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through cooking, until the wings are crisp and cooked through, about 40 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, brush the wings with some of the sauce. Remove the wings from the oven.
- Position a broiler about 8 inches from the source of heat and preheat the broiler on high. In batches, broil the wings to caramelize the sauce in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve hot, with any leftover sauce passed on the side.
Tips:
- Make sure to use good quality bourbon for this sauce. A cheap bourbon will not have the same flavor and will make the sauce less enjoyable.
- If you don't have any molasses on hand, you can substitute maple syrup or brown sugar.
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to use it, simply reheat it over low heat until warmed through.
- This sauce is also great on chicken, pork, or fish. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or bread.
Conclusion:
Bourbon Molasses Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're using it as a glaze for ham, a marinade for chicken, or a dipping sauce for vegetables, this sauce is sure to please.
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