Jack Daniels Championship BBQ Sauce Recipe

Ingredients to make approximately 1 quart:

• ½  large onion, minced 1 1/3 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves 5 1/3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ¾ cup 2/3 cup Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
• 2 cups 2 2/3 cups ketchup
• ¾ cup molasses
• ½  cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 3oz 2 2/3 cups tomato paste
• 1/4 cup 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½  tsp 2/3 tsp kosher salt
• ½  tsp 2/3 tsp pepper
• 2-3 Tbsp 2 2/3 Tbsp liquid smoke
• 1/3 tsp or less Tabasco sauce, optional

Directions:

• Combine the Jack Daniel's, chopped onion, and garlic in a 3-quart saucepan. Simmer until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes over a low flame, then carefully light mixture to burn off liquid alcohol (about 20 seconds).
• Add the remaining ingredients.
• Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until reduced and thickened (about 20 minutes) stirring constantly (a spatter screen is recommended).
• If you prefer a smoother sauce, strain to remove onion and garlic pieces or puree in a food processor or blender.
• Let cool for several minutes and use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Refrigerating for a day or two will increase the tastiness.
• Leftover sauce will freeze well.

Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey BBQ Sauce

Ingredients to make approx 6 cups:

• 3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 ½ cup Jack Daniel’s Honey Whiskey
• 1 ½ cup soy sauce
• 1 ½ cup ketchup
• ¾ cup honey
• 3 tsp Liquid Smoke
• 3 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce or your favorite
• 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 6 tsp bacon drippings
• 3 tsp dried espresso or instant coffee; use a bit more
• 6 tsp garlic powder
• 3 tsp onion powder
• 3 tsp paprika
• 1 ½ tsp chipotle powder
• a pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions:

Combine all glaze ingredients in a medium size saucepan.

Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes; stirring frequently with a wire whisk.

Use this Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce to baste meats or as a flavorful sauce:

• Brush on pork or beef ribs in the last several minutes of cooking and serve with more sauce on the side.
• Toss with pulled pork and/or serve as a topping for pulled pork sandwiches.
• Brush on baked or grilled chicken breasts or thighs in the last several minutes of cooking.
• Coat freshly fried, baked, or grilled chicken wings.
• Use to flavor slow-cooking beef chuck or brisket or pork shoulder.
• Slather on burgers, chicken sandwiches, or even use it to make a barbecue chicken pizza.
• Use as a sauce for appetizer meatballs.
• Add to baked beans for extra flavor.
• Brush on top of meatloaf before or after cooking.

Adjusted Ingredient quantities to make 4 1/2 quarts of the regular JD BBQ Sauce:

• 2 large onions, minced
• 16 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
• 2 cups ketchup
• 3 cups molasses
• 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 1/3 cups vinegar
• 2 6oz cans tomato paste
• 1 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 12 Tbsp liquid smoke
• 1 1/3 tsp or less Tabasco sauce, to taste

Jack Daniels Lynchburg Lemonade

In a glass, combine:

• 3/4 oz Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey
• 3/4 oz Triple Sec
• 3/4 oz Sweet & Sour Mix
• fill glass with 7-Up or Sprite
• add ice & stir
• garnish with a lemon and a cherry