This homemade BBQ Sauce is a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy. Deep, rich flavor notes come from molasses, dark brown sugar, and bourbon make this sauce incredibly delicious!
Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a mixing bowl and whisk until completely incorporated.
Transfer the sauce into a sauce pot and bring it to simmer over medium heat. Make sure to slowly stir from time to time.
Lower the heat to medium-low and gently simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes. Remember to stir often.
Take the sauce off heat and let it cool before serving.
Storing BBQ Sauce:
Make sure to cool the sauce to room temperature before storing.
Transfer the sauce into a glass food storage container or a glass jar with an airtight lid and store it in the refrigerator. Homemade BBQ sauce should be good for 7-10 days when stored properly.
Always use a clean spoon when getting sauce out of a jar or, for best results, pour sauce out instead of spooning.
If you want to store it for longer, you can freeze homemade BBQ sauce. To freeze, make sure the sauce is cooled and transfer it info a freezer zip-top bag. Get the air-out of the bag, seal it, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
*If you will be using the BBQ sauce on mostly chicken and pork, use chicken stock to make it. If you will be using it on brisket or other beef recipes, you can use beef stock in the sauce. **Use liquid smoke to infuse the sauce with smoky flavor. It's useful when adding it to the food that was cooked in the oven, slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stove. When you use the BBQ sauce on something that was grilled or smoked, you can omit the liquid smoke.