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Whiskey peach BBQ sauce is a tangy and sweet flavor punch for your mouth. Slather this sauce liberally all over smoked chicken, low and slow BBQ ribs, or even use it as a dipping sauce for anything and everything.

Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce

Whiskey peach BBQ sauce is the sauce you never knew you needed in your life. It’s got a little bit of everything, and it’s completely amazing on just about any BBQ. It’s a rich and sweet sauce that is truly one-of-a-kind.

This sauce is incredible on Whiskey Peach Smoked Pulled Chicken, Whiskey Peach Baby Back Ribs, and my recipe for Smoked Chicken Thighs. And if you don’t have the time to make this sauce from scratch, Hey Grill Hey is here to help! We have this sauce in our store packaged and ready to ship right to your door! Pick up a bottle today!

Ingredients for Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce

The key to all great BBQ sauces is a great balanced blend of sweet, and savory, with a little punch of spice. This whiskey peach BBQ sauce gets the perfect amount of sweetness from peach preserves and a kiss of brown sugar, savory notes from the whiskey, and the perfect blend of spice from the homemade Sweet Rub.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this sauce:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup peach preserves
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup whiskey
  • 2 Tablespoons molasses
  • 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub

My Sweet Rub can be made from scratch using the recipe for Best Sweet Rub, or you can purchase a bottle from the Hey Grill Hey Store.

How to Make Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce

It’s a breeze to make this sauce. All you need is a medium saucepan and a spoon and you’re ready to go! Here’s how to make whiskey peach BBQ sauce:

  1. Combine ingredients. Pour all ingredients into a medium saucepan. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring frequently.
  2. Simmer. Once the sauce reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the sauce doesn’t burn. It should thicken up during this time to a nice BBQ sauce consistency.
  3. Cool. Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool completely.
  4. Use or store. This sauce is ready to be used immediately, but I feel it tastes better the next day. Store the sauce in an airtight container or a glass mason jar until ready to use.

Tips for Making Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce

Before you jump into making this sauce, I have a couple of tips to help you get the most flavor out of your sauce!

  • Make in advance. I believe all homemade barbecue sauces are better the next day. Make your sauce a day in advance, cool completely, and then transfer to an air-tight container. Keep in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 8 hours) to let all of those tasty flavors mellow together. It creates a much more cohesive and delicious sauce. My favorite sauce containers are these wide-mouth glass canning jars. Perfect for storing in the fridge or even giving as gifts.
  • Play around with flavors. If you wanted to switch up the flavors in this sauce or you needed to substitute some of the ingredients, I thought I’d give you a few ideas to make this your own. You can easily swap the whiskey for bourbon, or if you wanted to skip the alcohol altogether I recommend using apple juice. If you’re not into (or can’t find) peach preserves, this sauce works great with apricot jam, apple jelly, or even orange marmalade. Each of those will add different flavors to the barbecue sauce, but should have the right consistency and sweetness to make the delicious sauce!

More Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes

Making your own homemade BBQ Sauce recipes is a great way to add fresh flavors to your BBQ. I’ve got a handful of other sauce recipes in addition to this whiskey peach BBQ sauce recipe on my site, so if you feel like browsing around check out a few of our most popular homemade BBQ sauce recipes below.

  • Kansas City BBQ Sauce
  • Honey BBQ Sauce
  • Teriyaki BBQ Sauce

Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce Recipe

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This post was originally published in January 2018. We recently updated it with more information and helpful tips. The recipe remains the same.

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Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce

By: Susie Bulloch

4.91 from 31 votes

Whiskey peach BBQ sauce is a tangy and sweet flavor punch for your mouth. Slather this sauce liberally all over smoked chicken, ribs, or even use it as a dipping sauce for anything and everything.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¾ cup peach preserves
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup whiskey
  • 2 Tablespoons molasses
  • 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub link in recipe notes

Instructions

  • Make the sauce. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

  • Use or store. Cool completely and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate overnight for the best flavor and then use liberally on grilled or smoked chicken, pork, and fish.

Notes

Sweet Rub

  • Purchase it from the store HERE: Sweet Rub
  • Make it from scratch using this RECIPE: Best Sweet Rub Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 868kcal | Carbohydrates: 200g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1157mg | Potassium: 924mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 156g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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FAQs

Can I add whiskey to store bought BBQ sauce? ›

Add 1 cup of your favorite ready made BBQ sauce to a bowl. Since you will be adding to the sauce, use about half as much as you think you will need. Add 2 shots of Maker's Mark® Bourbon and whisk it well. Add ingredients of your choosing until you have something you like.

What is Bobby Flay's favorite BBQ sauce? ›

According to Flay, store-bought barbecue sauce can elevate grilled foods like any made from scratch. That's right; the bottled stuff will do just fine, so long as you use his personal favorite — a store-bought spread called Bone Suckin' Sauce, which he always keeps stocked in his pantry at the ready.

Do you put BBQ sauce on before or after grilling? ›

Focus on searing the meat and then cooking it until it reaches a safe inside temperature at the thickest part. Sauces are best applied near the end of cooking to prevent burning. Only baste it with sauce during the final five minutes of cooking. The taste will blow you away without any burned mess on your grill.

What is Roadhouse BBQ sauce? ›

About Roadhouse original bbq sauce

The Original, based on pureed tomatoes is pleasantly sweet and smoky flavoured. The texture reminds a delicious home-made sauce with chunks of onions, pineapple and raisins and makes any comparision with a popular Ketchup sauce impossible.

How do you jazz up bottled BBQ sauce? ›

Spices: With big bold flavors, the subtly of spices in bottled sauces tends to get lost. Adding garlic or onion powder are standard flavors for barbecue, but get a little creative and try out different chile powders, peppers, cumin, or dried herbs to add body to the sauce.

Can kids eat whiskey BBQ sauce? ›

This spirited barbecue sauce is spiked with whiskey, which adds a spiced, sweet flavor without making it boozy. The alcohol cooks off during the cooking process, making it safe to serve to kids (unless you add extra at the end).

How does Gordon Ramsay make BBQ sauce? ›

For the BBQ sauce:
  1. 350g ketchup.
  2. 1 medium white onion diced.
  3. 70ml water.
  4. 80g soft brown sugar.
  5. 50g smoked paprika.
  6. 80g cider vinegar.
  7. 30g strong coffee (espresso is preferable)
  8. Splash of olive oil.

What is redneck BBQ sauce? ›

ingredients. Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Ground Turmeric), Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Water, Garlic, Onion, Worcestershire Sauce Powder, Spices, Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cayenne Pepper.

Should BBQ lid be open or closed when cooking? ›

Whether it is better to cook food with the barbecue lid on or off depends on the food you're barbecuing. We recommend leaving the BBQ lid open when grilling sausages & burgers as these will need to be turned regularly. Closing the BBQ lid when cooking chicken, steak, fish, and vegetables can help them cook evenly.

How do you keep BBQ sauce from sticking to the grill? ›

Keep your grill lubricated

Adding high-smoke oil, such as avocado, sunflower or canola oil, to your BBQ before cooking will help season the food and aid in lifting it off the grill when it's cooked. If you don't have high-smoke oil, the best thing to do is to oil your food.

How do you keep BBQ sauce from burning on the grill? ›

Jake's Famous Foods explains that sugar burns at between 265 and 275 degrees Fahrenheit. So if you're barbecuing at a temperature higher than this, you should avoid adding the barbecue sauce early on. If you do, even barbecue sauce that isn't high in sugar will eventually burn.

Does Texas Roadhouse sell their sauce? ›

At Texas Roadhouse, our commitment to Legendary quality has always been paramount, and now we're bringing that commitment to your home with Texas Roadhouse Steak Sauces. Roadhouse Gold Sauce brings genuine smoky and tangy notes straight to your dining table, giving your steaks that extra something.

What is in Texas Roadhouse BBQ sauce? ›

About Roadhouse original bbq sauce

With Roadhouse Original sauce, you are in for a real treat! Tomato Puree from Concentrate, Vinegar, Sugar, Pineapple, Raisins, Natural Smoke Flavor, Corn Syrup, Dehydrated Onion, Worcestershire, Hot Sauce, Salt, and Spices.

What makes Texas Roadhouse different? ›

Beautifully grilled, seasoned and seared, our steaks are Legendary just as they are, no sauces needed! Often, Steak restaurants feel fancy, unreachable to most guests, Texas Roadhouse on the other hand welcomes everyone. Come as you are, dance with us and enjoy making forever friends at the Friendliest Place in Town!

What can you add to store bought BBQ sauce? ›

Add smoky, spicy, or tangy flavors for a semi-homemade bbq sauce that tastes just like it's from scratch. You can spice up bbq sauce and add some texture and flavor to store-bought bbq sauce with chopped kimchi, bacon bits, sautéed onions, or jalapeños, fresh herbs, or fruit like pineapple and peaches.

How do you infuse store bought BBQ sauce? ›

Add some fresh garlic and onions. In general I find most store sauces to be too sweet and kind of fake tasting. Some vinegar, lemon juice, and plenty of chopped garlic and onions help with that. I also like to add cumin and fresh herbs like thyme and oregano to sauces.

How do you make store barbecue sauce taste better? ›

Honey - adding honey to your BBQ sauce can help balance out the smokiness and add a touch of sweetness. Chipotle peppers - if you want to add some heat to your sauce, consider adding chipotle peppers. These peppers have a smoky and spicy flavor that pairs well with BBQ sauce.

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