Fresh, juicy peaches are the star of this sweet and spicy stick-to-your-ribs BBQ sauce. Serve it on your favorite grilled meats, hot dogs, burgers, paninis, and pizza!
Prep Time15 hourshrs
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: peach bbq sauce, Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce
Servings: 2Cups
Ingredients
2clovesgarlicminced (about 1 ½ teaspoons)
1teaspoonsweet smoked paprika
½teaspoonancho chile powder
1chipotle pepper canned in adobo with 1 ½ teaspoons of the adobo sauce
2cupsdiced peachesabout 4 medium peeled and diced fresh peaches
¼cupbourbon
½cupketchup
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoondijon mustard
2tablespoonsdark brown sugar
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Add about 2 teaspoons of oil to a medium-sized heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan on medium heat.
Add the garlic, paprika, chile powder, and chipotle chile with sauce and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the peaches and stir for about 1 minute.
Add the bourbon and stir until it is almost evaporated, about another minute.
Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until the sauce is thickened and reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Note: I happen to like the chunky, jam-like texture of the peaches in the finished sauce. However, if you like a smoother consistency, feel free to run the sauce through the blender once it is cool.