Bacon BBQ Sauce

• Meat

  • 1/2 lb Bacon

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Garlic
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 4 Plum tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 2 cups Ketchup
  • 1/2 cup Maple syrup, pure
  • 2 tsp Mustard powder
  • 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Black pepper, fresh
  • 7 tbsp Brown sugar, dark
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper, ground
  • 1 tbsp Celery salt
  • 1 tbsp Paprika, smoked
  • 2 tbsp Sea salt
  • 2 tbsp Spice rub *see note

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/3 cup Apple cider vinegar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 tsp Cumin, ground

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/3 cup Whiskey

• Other

  • 1 tsp Espresso powder or 1⁄2 cup strong coffee

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bacon, chopped into 1” pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 Tbl garlic, minced
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup whiskey (Jack)
• 4 Tbl Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1⁄3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tbl dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp espresso powder or 1⁄2 cup strong coffee
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 Tbl Spice Rub *See Note
• 2 Tbl sea salt
• 1 Tbl celery salt
• 1 Tbl smoked paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbl fresh black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp mustard powder
• 4 Tbl dark brown sugar

Directions

• Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottom pot over medium heat, and add the bacon.
• Cook, stirring, until the bacon is browned and crispy.
• Add the onion, garlic, tomato, and spice mix and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until the onion begins to soften.
• Add remaining ingredients, and bring to a low simmer.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the stove and allow to cool.
• Transfer to a covered container (I prefer glass) and store in the fridge.