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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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Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce Recipe | Hey Grill, Hey? ›

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.

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 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.

How to make BBQ sauce taste homemade? ›

What To Add To Store-Bought BBQ Sauce?
  1. Spices like: Smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne, coriander, onion powder.
  2. Fresh herbs like: rosemary, oregano, parsley.
  3. Chipotle chilis in adobo.
  4. Harissa.
  5. Kimchi.
  6. Bacon bits.
  7. Sautéed onions or Jalapeños.
  8. Mop sauce or vinegar.
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How do you add BBQ sauce to a grill? ›

That would be when the meat is about 10 minutes away from being done. You want to give the sauce enough heat to begin to caramelize, adding rich flavor, but not enough heat where it will reach the burning stage. Begin brushing on the sauce, adding two or three more coats until you remove the meat from the grill.

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.

What's the difference between grilling sauce and BBQ sauce? ›

One has less sugar

Grilling sauces are typically thinner and contain fewer sweeteners like sugar, molasses, or honey. The high heat of the cooking process of the same name can cause these ingredients to burn and become bitter, which can negatively impact the flavor of the food.

What does vinegar do in BBQ sauce? ›

Vinegars: These can help balance the sweetness of the standard off-the-shelf sauce. Apple cider vinegar is most common in barbecue sauce, but rice vinegar can do the job nicely without being so heavily tart. You can also look to citrus fruit for acidity as well.

Is it worth making your own barbecue sauce? ›

The problem is that most store-bought barbecue sauces just aren't that stellar. They're off-the-scales sweet, packed with fake "smoke" flavor, or weirdly viscous like butterscotch. If you want to really elevate your barbecue, you're going to have to make your own sauce.

What gives BBQ sauce its distinct flavor? ›

Ingredients vary, but most include vinegar or tomato paste (or a combination) as a base, as well as liquid smoke, onion powder, spices such as mustard and black pepper, and sweeteners such as sugar or molasses.

What is the best meat for BBQ sauce? ›

Chuck Roasts are a top choice for adding a sweet & zesty BBQ sauce while cooking. It will add a texture to the culinary experience that is hard to beat.

How do you thicken homemade barbecue sauce? ›

You can use either flour or cornstarch to thicken BBQ sauce. Just mix together 2 tbsp (16 g) of flour and ¼ cup (62.5 mL) of water, or combine 1 tbsp (9 g) of cornstarch with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of water. Continue mixing the thickener until there are no lumps of flour or cornstarch.

How to make barbecue sauce stick to ribs? ›

The best method for getting BBQ sauce to stick on meats. Is to apply the sauce after the meat has been mostly cooked. This ensures the surface is going to be done releasing moisture and has enough texture for the sauceto hold onto. Add the BBQ sauce before the last 10 – 20 minutes of cooking.

What is Bobby Flay's Bobby's sauce? ›

His fry sauce in particular has become a staple of Flay's, reflecting his signature style with a spicy twist. The best part about the recipe for Bobby Flay's fry sauce? It requires just three ingredients: mayonnaise, roasted red pepper puree, and adobo sauce.

What BBQ sauce is most popular? ›

The top 5 brands listed above account for over 60% of the total barbecue sauce market in the United States. Sweet Baby Ray's is the clear market leader, with sales of over 198 million US dollars in 2022. Stubb's and Kraft are also very popular brands, with sales of over 150 million US dollars each.

What is Bobby Flay's favorite ingredient? ›

One of Bobby Flay's favorite ingredients to spice up any dish with a little bit of fishy flavors is canned anchovies. He puts it in almost everything, especially seafood dishes.

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