Tomato Based Sauces

Jack Daniels Sauce


1 large onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup Jack Daniel's whiskey
2 cups catsup
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup worchestershire sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup molasses
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tbsp Liquid Smoke
1/3 tsp Tabasco Sauce

Combine onion, garlic, and Jack Daniel's in a 3 quart saucepan. Saute until onion and garlic are translucent, approx. 10 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a medium simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring constantly.

Cool and enjoy. This sauce gets better with age. If time permits, I like to keep it in the refrigerator for a day or two. You will notice a definite difference, although it is still very good even if you make it and use it the same day.


Bourbon Sauce


Combine all of the following ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a slow boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Use to baste ribs during cooking or as a finishing sauce on ribs, brisket or even pulled pork if you like a tomato based sauce on your pork.

1/2 cup catsup
1/3 cup molasses
1 Tbsp light brown sugar
2 Tbsp orange juice
1 tsp grated orange zest (this and the orange juice are very important to the overall flavor)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tsp prepared mustard (French's, etc.)
1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (if you don't like a very spicy sauce, you can leave this out)
1/4 cup bourbon

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