Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce with a Kick

• 1 (20 oz) bottle organic ketchup
• 1 (10 oz) jar Smucker's Sugar Free Peach Preserves
• ½ cup bourbon
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1½ tbsp *Seasoning Mix (see below)
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp Gravy Master
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Simmer over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste after simmering and adjust as needed. 

1. More smoke: ½ tsp smoked paprika

2. More tang: 1–2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

3. Sweeter: 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey

4. Saltier: ¼ tsp kosher salt

5. More heat: ¼–½ tsp cayenne

 

*Seasoning Mix (Yields about ¾ cup, store in airtight jar)

• 3 tbsp light brown sugar

• 1 tbsp sweet paprika

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp onion powder

• 2 tsp kosher salt

• 2 tsp coarse black pepper

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp dried Marjoram

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper