Best 4 Orange Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Recipes

**Indulge in a Flavorful Journey with Orange Bourbon Barbecue Sauce: A Symphony of Sweet, Savory, and Tangy Flavors**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Orange Bourbon Barbecue Sauce, a delectable blend of tangy oranges, smoky bourbon, and a harmonious balance of spices. This versatile sauce elevates any grilling or roasting session, adding a burst of flavor to your favorite proteins, vegetables, and even tofu. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a home cook seeking to impress, our collection of recipes using this exceptional sauce will transform your meals into unforgettable feasts. From tender chicken skewers basted in a sticky glaze to succulent ribs smothered in a rich, smoky sauce, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create memories around the table with our Orange Bourbon Barbecue Sauce as your culinary guide.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BOURBON WHISKEY BBQ SAUCE

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This is a barbecue sauce recipe using Kentucky bourbon whiskey. For best results, refrigerate for a day or two, allowing the flavors to blend.

Provided by Kevin

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup bourbon whiskey
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ tablespoon salt
2 cups ketchup
¼ cup tomato paste
⅓ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Mix in the ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 629.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

SPICY ORANGE BARBECUE SAUCE AND DIP

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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 1 3/4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 quart ketchup (recommended: Heinz Tomato Ketchup)
2 1/4 cups orange marmalade
6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (recommended: Heinz Worcestershire Sauce)
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (recommended: Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar)
3 teaspoons ancho chili powder

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a 3-quart or larger saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use to baste ribs, chicken, or pork during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve as a dipping sauce with wings, fried shrimp, or chicken tenders. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat before serving, if desired.

BOURBON BBQ SAUCE

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If you like whiskey, you'll love this bourbon BBQ sauce. It's perfectly sweet, a little smoky, and generously flavored with bourbon. Bonus that it takes only 25 minutes to make and is easily made refined sugar-free.

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories Condiments

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ cups ketchup (see notes)
1 cup bourbon
½ cup coconut sugar (or sub ⅓ cup brown sugar)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (vegan, if needed)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder

Steps:

Place all the ingredients into a small pot over medium-high heat. Stir well then bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat so that it bubbles gently and continue to cook (with the lid off) for 15 minutes, or until the sauce reduces to about 1 ¾ cups.
Store for up to 2 weeks in your fridge or up to 3 months in your freezer.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 46 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 142 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

ORANGE BARBECUE SAUCE

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When Jerry and I got married, I worked with a friend to choose food that our farmer friends with big appetites would like. The highlight was a pig roast topped with this tangy barbecue sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups ketchup
1 cup prepared mustard
1 cup orange juice
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. May be refrigerated for up to 1 week. Use as a basting or dipping sauce for pork, poultry or beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

For a thicker sauce, simmer for a longer period of time.
To add a smoky flavor, grill or roast the oranges before juicing them.
Use a variety of oranges for a more complex flavor. Blood oranges, navel oranges, and Valencia oranges all work well.
If you don't have bourbon, you can substitute whiskey or rum.
This sauce is also great on chicken, pork, or fish.

Conclusion:

This orange bourbon barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of meats and vegetables. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. So next time you're looking for a new barbecue sauce recipe, give this one a try!