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    Homemade Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce

    Jun 20, 2020 by Laureen King

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    Thick and tangy homemade BBQ sauce with a hint of smoke and Jack Daniel's whiskey. This easy to make barbecue sauce adds incredible flavor to all your barbecue meats or chicken. via @artandthekitchThick and tangy homemade BBQ sauce with a hint of smoke and Jack Daniel's whiskey. This easy to make barbecue sauce adds incredible flavor to all your barbecue meats or chicken. via @artandthekitch

    Once you try this recipe for Homemade Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce you may never buy store-bought again! This thick, tangy sauce that adds incredible flavor to all your barbecue meats or chicken.

    Decorative glass jar filled with homemade BBQ sauce.

    After a long winter, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the patio furniture is uncovered. Best of all it's BBQ SEASON and time to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. So whether you call is a backyard BBQ, a cookout, or a picnic, it is time to relax and enjoy savory food and cool sips. Homemade Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce is perfect to have on hand for this summer's grilling.

    Small red bowl with brush scooping up barbecue sauce.

    If you want to impress guests at your next BBQ try making some homemade barbecue sauce. You will get rave reviews for this exceptional recipe. Tangy, smoky taste enhanced with the great flavor of Jack Daniel's Whiskey. This superb barbecue sauce has a great thick consistency that works well on ribs, chicken, or steak. It also makes the best bbq sauce for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork that you will ever eat! For an extra special touch to your gathering make a large batch so your guests will have a jar to take home.

    How to make BBQ sauce.

    1. Homemade Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce recipe combines tangy, sweet, and smoky flavor into one sensation sauce that is easy to make! (full recipe below)
    2. The first step is to sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil in a large saucepan.
    3. Next, add all remaining ingredients to the saucepan.
    4. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
    5. If desired, stir in 1-2 more tablespoons of Jack Daniel's whiskey for extra burst of whiskey flavor. Taste to season with extra hot sauce, pepper and salt as desired.
    6. Simmer for additional 5-10 minutes.
    Decorative glass jar filled with homemade BBQ sauce on wood board with bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey in background.

    Enjoy Homemade Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce on some great recipe like:

    Homemade Burgers

    Beer Can Chicken 

    Turkey Burgers

    Prosciutto Wrapped Burgers 

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Favorite Italian Meatballs

    Decorative glass jar filled with homemade BBQ sauce on wood board with bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey in background.

    Homemade Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce

    Laureen King
    This recipe is exceptional with tangy smoky taste enhanced with the great flavour of Jack Daniel's Whiskey. This superb sauce has a great thick consistency that works well on ribs, chicken and steak.
    3.74 from 97 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course BBQ, condiment, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 185 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey
    • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • ½ cup onion finely chopped
    • 2 cups ketchup
    • ⅓ cup white vinegar
    • ¾ cup fancy molasses regular molasses will also work
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup tomato paste
    • 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
    • ½ teaspoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce add more if you like it spicy
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • In a large saucepan add olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic.
    • Stir in all remaining ingredients.
    • Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low heat uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
    • Taste and season as desired with more salt, pepper or hot sauce. You can also add another splash of Jack Daniel's whiskey. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
    • Brush onto meat, poultry, seafood of your choice for grilling.
    • Use immediately or store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 673mgPotassium: 537mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword barbecue, BBQ sauce, Jack Daniel's
    Tried this recipe?Mention @ArtAndTheKitchen or tag #ArtAndTheKitchen!
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    1. Kristen

      March 15, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Homemade is always best and the addition of Jack Daniels is perfect

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        March 15, 2016 at 8:29 pm

        How true that is, I'm a big fan of trying to make everything from scratch.

        Reply
        • Rob

          October 21, 2016 at 6:07 pm

          I would like to make this as a gift. How long will it last in refrigerator? I would like to put it on the tag.

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          • Laureen King

            October 22, 2016 at 7:22 am

            Hi Rob, I don’t know the scientific formula for how long this stays good but I have kept mine in the fridge for up to a month.

            Reply
    2. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      March 16, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Now this is a BBQ sauce with a twist!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        March 16, 2016 at 8:20 pm

        A little Jack makes everything taste better 🙂

        Reply
        • Pasat

          February 17, 2019 at 9:12 am

          I altso added 1/2 cup of jager maister 😉

          Reply
          • Laureen King

            February 17, 2019 at 1:31 pm

            That sounds like an interesting addition!

            Reply
    3. DessertForTwo

      March 17, 2016 at 8:16 am

      This looks incredible!

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      • Laureen King

        March 18, 2016 at 8:13 am

        thank you.

        Reply
    4. Ashley - Baker by Nature

      March 18, 2016 at 3:08 am

      I want to slather this on everything!

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      • Laureen King

        March 18, 2016 at 8:18 am

        Hi Ashley, it sure does taste great on ribs, burgers, and all types of meat you BBQ.

        Reply
    5. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

      March 18, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey in BBQ sauce?! Whoa, I need to try this!

      Reply
    6. Courtney Lopez

      March 18, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      My husband is a bbq sauce freak - he's going to FREAK about me making this - in a good way of course 😀

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        March 18, 2016 at 4:25 pm

        I hope he enjoys it 🙂

        Reply
        • James R Hettinger

          May 08, 2018 at 3:17 am

          I love making it, but I always triple the recipe, then can it. I've keep it for up to a year or more. The longer it sets the better it is. Ribs are great but pulled pork, hold onto your buns. It's that good.

          Reply
          • Laureen King

            May 08, 2018 at 5:19 pm

            thrilled you enjoyed the recipe James. Great ideas to can it. I love it on pulled pork as well

            Reply
          • Jackie Jackson

            June 05, 2018 at 5:32 pm

            when you can this sauce do you do it in a water bath and for how long??

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            • Laureen King

              June 06, 2018 at 2:10 pm

              Hi Jackie, I can't really offer you advice on that as I have never canned my BBQ sauce. It never lasts that long.

    7. Manon

      February 02, 2017 at 6:37 am

      u think I can canned this sauce??

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      • Laureen King

        February 02, 2017 at 8:00 am

        I haven't tried myself Manon, but I'm sure you could. It should also freeze well

        Reply
    8. Johnny

      May 30, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the awesome recipie for BBQ sauce made it once for pork chops and I will never buy store brands again! Goes great on French fries also. And it's so easy to make and stored in a mason jar for up to 3 months. Thank you for this awesomeness in a jar!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        May 30, 2017 at 7:56 pm

        Thanks Johnny, it is the only BBQ sauce I use now, love it, so glad you did too!

        Reply
        • Linda

          March 04, 2018 at 8:18 pm

          What is the best method to store this sauce and what is the shelf life? We love this sauce and Kroger doesn't carry it now, so it will be great to make it from scratch. Thanks!!

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          • Laureen King

            March 06, 2018 at 5:26 am

            Hi Linda, store in the refrigerator, it should be good for up to a month.

            Reply
          • Allan Graves UK

            May 12, 2019 at 5:43 am

            Hi,
            I have kept mine in the fridge for over 3 months and it is still ok to use, it may be due to the Jack Daniels and Vinegar in the sauces etc

            Reply
    9. Brenda

      June 19, 2018 at 2:32 am

      5 stars
      Laureen King,

      I love making sauces to give as gifts for Christmas, birthdays etc. I love the jar you use. Where did you get it please? I usually use mason jars spruced up but this glass jar is great. So many ideas popped into my head would love to know if I can get them in bulk.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        June 27, 2018 at 11:00 am

        Hi Brenda, it is a jar I bought some gourmet olive oil in once many years ago

        Reply
    10. Laureen King

      January 01, 2019 at 5:46 am

      This sauce has amazing BBQ flavour, the booze adding a great dept of flavour. Interesting idea with the anchovies.

      Reply
    11. charlotte doniger

      January 16, 2019 at 7:36 am

      Hi! Can you do the pork tenderloin with sauce in the slow-cooker?

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        January 18, 2019 at 3:00 pm

        I think that would take great!

        Reply
    12. Joy

      May 27, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is my go to recipe for everything I barbecue. I don’t use the liquid smoke because it’s not something in my pantry, and I add crushed pineapple to my sauce. You can totally make it sweeter or spicier according to your taste. Everyone always loves my short ribs in this sauce when I braise them in a Dutch oven low and slow. I usually have to triple the recipe to cover all of the meat, but the the sauce can be made days in advance which is great!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        June 01, 2019 at 7:12 am

        Thank you Joy. This BBQ sauce is a huge hit with all my family and friends and I make sure I always have some on hand.

        Reply
    13. Maxine Dare

      July 04, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      Excited to use this recipe bc I love Jack’s Bbq but I am allergic to onion and I have make my own batch without it but the flavor in this sounds like I won’t be missing too much. QUESTION: Can I use grandmas unsulphered molasses instead of “fancy” molasses? I already have that on hand.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        July 08, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Maxine, the recipe should still taste great without the onion. Yes Grandmas molasses will work just fine.

        Reply
    14. Barbara

      May 01, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      Is this your recipe for Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Barbecue Sauce. I can't find it in any stores now, and my family loved it when I made ribs with the Old No. 7. I will try your recipe as soon as I can get out of the house to shop for all the ingredients. I live in Upstate NY and we are still in lock-down due to Covid-19.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        May 01, 2020 at 5:03 pm

        Hi Barbara, this is just my homemade recipe. I'm not sure how similar it tastes to Old No. 7. I hope you will be able to find the ingredients to make this homemade version. My family loves it. Do take good care during these trying times.

        Reply
    15. Donna Vojo

      May 24, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      This was outstanding!! I was a tad short on the molasses and it was still perfect. I am going to make burgers using this sauce!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        May 26, 2020 at 7:20 pm

        Wonderful Donna, glad you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    16. Eve Soltau

      May 26, 2020 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      It will be my only barbecue sauce now. I used a 1 tsp of onion powder and a 1 tsp of garlic powder and 1/2-1 tsp of cayenne for my "heat" and it was excellent. Everyone raved over the taste.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        May 26, 2020 at 7:19 pm

        Thank you Eve, this is the only BBQ sauce I ever use.

        Reply
    17. Gwen

      December 14, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      After making the sauce can u store it the cabinet. For future use r do u have to used it right away.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        December 14, 2020 at 5:53 pm

        Hi Gwen, it should be stored in the refrigerator and should keep 1-2 weeks

        Reply

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