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Kentucky BBQ Sauce Kansas City

Kentucky Kandy BBQ Sauce

This is a recipe that I've fine-tuned over the years. It is a Kansas City BBQ sauce-meets-Kentucky BBQ sauce recipe. It's perfectly sweet, spicy, and smoky!

Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 20 ounces
Calories 53 kcal
Author Frederick Schramm

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp chili power
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup coke
  • ⅔ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke

Instructions

  1. To begin making this Kentucky BBQ sauce, warm the oil over medium heat and add the garlic, chili power, cumin, and black pepper.

  2. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly and remove from heat.

  3. Whisk in the remaining ingredients, return to heat, and simmer for about 15-20 min, stirring occasionally.

  4. For a smooth sauce, you can either blend it or pour through a strainer while still warm.

  5. Let cool and refrigerate.

Notes

This Kentucky Kandy BBQ Sauce will keep for 30 days refrigerated in an airtight container (I use Ball Jars).