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Bourbon Peach Hot Sauce
Southern-inspired sauce with bourbon, peaches, and cayenne. Sweet, smoky, and sophisticated.
Prep Time
30 min
Difficulty
medium
Consistency
medium
Ingredients
9 items- 3 ripe peaches, peeled and diced
- 6 cayenne peppers
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1Roast cayenne peppers until charred.
- 2Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- 3Simmer for 20 minutes, allowing alcohol to cook off.
- 4The bourbon adds depth without strong alcohol flavor.
- 5Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 6Bottle and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Flavor Profile
sweetsmokypeachycomplex
Best For
ribspulled porkgrilled chickenBBQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is Bourbon Peach Hot Sauce?
Bourbon Peach Hot Sauce is rated as medium heat — moderately spicy with a noticeable but manageable kick. You can adjust the heat by using fewer peppers or removing the seeds and membranes.
How long does it take to make Bourbon Peach Hot Sauce?
Bourbon Peach Hot Sauce requires 30 minutes of prep time. It's a relatively quick recipe to prepare.
What peppers are used in Bourbon Peach Hot Sauce?
This recipe uses: 6 cayenne peppers. You can adjust the types of peppers used based on your heat preference and availability.