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May 3, 2018

Make Homemade Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce

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Bourbon BBQ Sauce might just be the most delicious condiment ever!

Grilling season is just about here so it is a perfect time to make our Homemade Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce!  See how easy this recipe is – you could have thick delicious barbecue sauce in less than 30 minutes.

A woodenspoon dipped in Homemade Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce rests on a mason jar. A fresh pineapple and bottle of bourbon are nearby.
With smooth buttery flavor and notes of brown sugar, this Bourbon BBQ Sauce is totally scrumptious!
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When grilling season rolls around, I love getting out of the house and experimenting with new flavors.  I’ve made homemade BBQ sauce a few times now, and I love how simple it is to whip up.  When it comes to making a sauce for basting, there are a couple of things I know I want:

  • A thick luscious sauce that covers the meat or vegetables and hangs on – drippy sauces cause flare-ups.
  • Balanced flavors that are not too sweet, spicy or tangy.
  • Enough sugar to help give the grilled food nice caramelization on the grill, but not immediately burn.

This is the sauce I used on my grilled boneless pork chops and they are totally amazing!

How Can I Make BBQ Sauce?

If you have never made your own BBQ sauce before, you might be intimidated, but it’s really quite easy to do!  The key is to get the right amount of acid, paired with just the right amount of sweet and heat.  In our Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce recipe, we’re using ketchup as a base, which has vinegar in it.  The Worcestershire also acts as an acid in this recipe.  For sweetness, light brown sugar and molasses work together, along with the pineapple.  This sauce is more sweet, but there is just a pinch of red pepper flake to bring a little bit of that heat.  If you like, you can also add a little cayenne pepper.

  1. Cook onions on low under translucent.
  2. Whisk in the ketchup, light brown sugar, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, Worcestershire sauce, bourbon, molasses, black pepper, granulate garlic, onion powder, chili powder and salt.
  3. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer 20-30 minutes.

Does Bourbon BBQ Sauce have alcohol?

Yes… bourbon! However, because the alcohol cooks off, you’re just left with the delicious brown sugar flavor of bourbon.

What Are Ingredients in Barbecue Sauce?

  • Olive Oil
  • Onion
  • Ketchup
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Crushed Pineapple
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Bourbon
  • Molasses
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Onion Powder
  • Parsley
  • Red Pepper Flake
Ingredients for Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce are picutred on a white table with a blue cloth, including a measuring cup with pineapple juice and another one with ketchup, bottle of bourbon, whole pineapple, a small cutting board with diced onion and small bowls of light brown sugar, black pepper, and crushed pineapple.

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How Long Should You Cook BBQ Sauce?

Our BBQ sauce recipe needs just 20-30 minutes to cook.  That is plenty of time for all the flavors to come together and the sugars to caramelize a little.  The longer this cooks, the thicker it will be, so take care not to let it go to long.

A wooden spoon covered in Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce on a white surface.

Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe Variations

There are several other yummy flavors you could pair with this bourbon BBQ sauce instead of the pineapple.  Substitute pineapple juice for apple juice and instead of crushed pineapple, use an equal amount of pureed peaches, plums, apricots or apples.

If you like a spicier sauce, try adding a bit of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the mixture.  Always be sure to taste because a little goes a long way and it’s easy to add more, but you can’t take it out.

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Incredible Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce

You’re going to love this bold but sweet BBQ sauce!  It’s perfect for pork and chicken, but can hold it’s own for beef and veggies, too.  Stay tuned for a new recipe next week with absolutely mouthwatering Grilled Pork Loin Roast using this tasty homemade BBQ sauce.

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Incredible Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Sweet and tangy Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce ready in about 30 minutes!
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon bbq sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Author: Ang Paris

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1-1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add the diced onions and the olive oil.  Cook over medium heat until the onions become translucent.
  • Add the ketchup, light brown sugar, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, Worcestershire sauce, bourbon, molasses, black pepper, granulate garlic, onion powder, chili powder and salt.  Whisk to combine.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture thickens and reduces, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Cool the BBQ sauce and then ladle into a mason jar.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

What is Bourbon BBQ sauce good on?

Well… what is it not good on?? My favorite way to use it is with pork, like in my grilled boneless pork chops recipe, but it is also delicious on chicken, too. Give it a try on grilled pork kabobs! Just skip the Asian marinade in the preparation.  Slather on this gorgeous sauce and you’re good to go!

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A mason jar of Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce with a wooden spoon in it. In the background are a whole pineapple and a bottle of bouron.

If you liked this Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe, You Might Also Like…

  • STRAWBERRY PEACH BBQ SAUCE
  • Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken
  • How to Can Your Own Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce with Free Printable Label via Juggling Act Mama ~ https://www.jugglingactmama.com/2013/08/how-to-can-your-own-sweet-spicy.html

From left to right:

  • Strawberry Peach BBQ Sauce
  • Chipotle Marinated Chicken
  • Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce

Still not what you’re looking for? Try one of these recipes from some of my favorite blogs…

  • Plum BBQ Sauce – Bowl Me Over – is super tasty with veggie kabobs for a meatless meal.
  • Jamaican Barbecue Sauce – Kitchen Dreaming – is perfect for those who like it hot and spicy.
  • Apricot BBQ Sauce – Salt & Calendar – is sweet and tangy and delicious on grilled chicken.
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  1. jamie Sampson says

    June 3, 2018 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    This sounds so delicious! I’m totally drooling!
    Jamie

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  2. Todd says

    June 18, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe! Very similar to one I created years ago when I first discovered TJI Friday’s Jack Sauce (they don’t call it that anymore). I like to can my sauces for easier use in the future and to bring to my family out of state. I am wondering if this is acidic enough to be canned in a water bath or if it needs to pressure canned. Any ideas?

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    • Ang Paris says

      June 22, 2019 at 8:08 am

      Hi Todd! I have not tried canning this as I normally make it in small batches. I have doubled it and put a jar in the freezer, which works great. If you try canning it, I’d love to know what you find.

      Reply
  3. Karen Howard says

    June 23, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is on my grocery list for July. Need to buy bourbon! Lol. Definitely making lg. batches for Summer, Fall & for Christmas gifts. Thanks a bunch.

    Reply
  4. Tom S says

    May 24, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    This sauce was amazing I was super excited that it didn’t call for any extra cider vinegar I did add Some Habanero peppers 3 of them chopped up and I added an extra half a teaspoon of garlic and onion powder. I also substituted a quarter cup of sriracha ketchup for part if regular it came out so good. For those of you that don’t wanna as sweet maybe you can add a little bit of cider vinegar

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    • Ang Paris says

      May 26, 2020 at 8:20 am

      Hi Tom, I am so excited that my recipe inspired you to make your own version!
      Thanks so much for visiting and leaving me a comment 🙂

      Reply

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