Whiskey Jack's Saloon Jack Daniel’s Double Kick Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Whiskey Jack's Saloon Jack Daniel’s Double Kick Barbecue Sauce is a bold, smoky-sweet sauce with a fiery kick, blending Jack Daniel’s whiskey, rich molasses and a spicy heat that makes it perfect for slathering on ribs, burgers and grilled meats. Enjoy the bold, smoky-sweet heat of Whiskey Jack’s signature sauce right at home!
Yield: 1 Jar
Ingredients
Base Sauce
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
The Double Kick
- 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce, such as Tabasco or Frank’s Red Hot
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjusted to heat preference
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Jack Daniel’s whiskey, molasses, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Stir well.
- Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Stir to incorporate.
- Add hot sauce, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper for the signature double kick. Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the flavors meld together.
- Taste and tweak the heat or sweetness as desired. If too thick, thin with a splash of water or whiskey.
- Allow the sauce cool slightly before using.
- Slather over grilled meats, ribs, or burgers.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.