Kentucky's Dark BBQ Sauce

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 5 min.

Servings

That sounds like a fascinating and flavorful experience! Owensboro, Kentucky, is known for its unique barbecue traditions, especially mutton. Owensboro Dark Sauce is a rich, deep-flavored sauce that complements the smoky goodness of barbecued meats.

Ingredients

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup Kentucky bourbon whiskey

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp pepper

2 tbsp brown sugar

Spices: Paprika, cayenne pepper, and sometimes a few drops of liquid smoke for extra smokiness.

Directions

Combine all ingredients and simmer slowly until completely cooked down. Remove from heat and cool to thicken. As usual, you can add a little more brown sugar if you want a little more flavor.