Fireball BBQ Sauce

Fireball BBQ Sauce

Looking to add a fiery twist to your backyard barbecue? This Fireball BBQ Sauce is bold, spicy, and irresistibly smoky with a sweet cinnamon whiskey kick. Made with Fireball whisky, brown sugar, pepper jelly, and classic BBQ flavors, this sauce brings serious heat and flavor to grilled meats, ribs, chicken wings, and even burgers.

Whether you’re impressing guests at your next cookout or just want to elevate your weeknight dinner, this homemade BBQ sauce delivers a smooth balance of sweet, tangy, spicy, and smoky all in one. It’s rich, glossy, and clings perfectly to anything off the grill. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought sauces again.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup

• ⅓ cup Fireball whisky

• ¼ cup brown sugar

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• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 3 tablespoons pepper jelly

• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

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• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Melt and Combine
   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, pepper jelly, and Fireball whisky. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are smooth.

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2. Add Flavor
   Stir in Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until all the spices are evenly distributed.

3. Simmer and Thicken
   Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should reduce slightly and thicken to a glossy consistency.

4. Cool and Store
   Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly. Use immediately or pour into a clean glass jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.