Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Barbecue Sauce

Name: Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup Jack Daniel’s Honey Whiskey; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tsp Liquid Smoke; 1 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce (or your favorite); 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp bacon drippings; 1 tsp dried espresso (or instant coffee; use a bit more); 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp chipotle powder; a pinch of cayenne pepper

December 18, 2013 41 Comments

If you love making your own barbecue sauce but are never sure which one to use; try this Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Barbecue Sauce for Beef, Pork, Chicken and Shrimp; it covers all the bases!!

I can not remember a year when I haven’t made all of my holiday gifts for friends (children are another story…they don’t want my food; they want stuff!). Although I try to make something new each year there are repeats by request. New for this year though is this Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Barbecue Sauce and I expect it will be coveted too.

In years past I’ve made this Limoncello and it’s always popular and often requested…my friends even make sure to get bottles back to me in hope of refills.

Though not a food item I have legions of fans who love this Wood Butter for cutting boards and wooden utensils as much as I do. Can’ t buy a new cutting board? Refresh it! I’ve got a couple of new favorites I’ll be sharing this week…and this sauce has been deemed good enough to be first!

I have no doubt this barbecue sauce is going to create the same sensation. A bit of whiskey, some heat too; it’s been great on everything I’ve tried; chicken, beef, pork and shrimp…it’s even good straight from the spoon (of course I did!).

It was SO bitter cold last week that I just quickly seared some rib-eye on the grill, sliced it and then finished it inside on the stove; it was perfect, seriously.

One of my other favorite uses is adding a couple of spoonfuls to baked beans. I never just heat up a plain can of bean, preferring to saute an onion and add a bit extra seasoning to make them more special; this sauce has been my latest addition and it’s a good one too.

I used Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey because I had some but don’t limit yourself; use your brand and add a bit more honey for a similar result. They honey whiskey is actually a honey liqueur with whiskey added to it so it definitely brings a sweet component.

The folks making Sriracha Hot Sauce better get their act together because for some of us it’s a NECESSARY ingredient but if you don’t already have the red rooster or can’t find it; here’s a list on Wikipedia of other hot sauces you could consider!

Sweet, heat, a bit spicy; there is that booze business too…what can I say but this Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Barbecue Sauce for Beef, Pork, Chicken and Shrimp is oh SO good! A great gift for a cook or someone who loves to grill or what the heck, make it for yourself!

The ingredient list may seem long but the items are typically pantry staples you might already have including: (complete list and instructions at bottom of post)

1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup Jack Daniel’s Honey Whiskey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp Liquid Smoke
1 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce (or your favorite)
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp bacon drippings
1 tsp dried espresso (or instant coffee; use a bit more)
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chipotle powder
a pinch of cayenne pepper

If you like your sauces a bit hotter, just add more Sriracha, chipotle and/or cayenne pepper to your taste. It’s easy to make and so delicious…double the batch if you’re giving some away; you want to make sure there is plenty for YOU!

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Yield: 2 cups