BBQ Sauce #1
 

1/2 C. Pomegranate syrup*
1/2 C. Bourbon
1/4 C. fresh water
1/2 C. Tomato paste, unseasoned
1 t. Lemon juice
1/4 C. Brown sugar, lightly packed
1 t. Tomato powder
1/2 t. Garlic powder
1/2 t. Onion powder
1/2 t. Smoked paprika
1/4 t. Allspice
1/4 t. Black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 t. Cayenne pepper
1/4 t. Ground cinnamon
1/4 t. Ground ginger
1/8 t. Celery seed
1/8 t. Kosher salt

Whisk together bourbon and syrup in a large saucepan until thinned, add water, tomato paste and lemon juice, whisk to combine.

Gently heat to a simmer, add brown sugar, stir until dissolved.

Remove from heat, blend in remaining ingredients and allow to cool.

*Pomegranate syrup; in a wide uncovered saucepan, simmer and reduce 4 cups pomegranate juice down to 1 cup of syrup, cool and store covered in the refrigerator.

Tip, take the syrup out of the fridge at least half an hour before you want to use it.

Re: BBQ Sauce #1
 

Sounds interesting! Definitely one to try. Sounds like a sweet BBQ sauce?

I generally prefer a spicy, smoky, less sweet sauce, but like to have a good sweet one on hand for when the mood hits also.

As well as a spicy Carolina Red sauce for ribs!

Re: BBQ Sauce #1
 

QUOTE=Langod;32672]
Sounds like a sweet BBQ sauce?[/quote]

Hey Jim,

Pomegranate syrup is very tart, sugar was needed to take the pucker out of the sauce.

It's moderately tart-spicy with good acid balance and minimally sweet.

If you mix some up and change it to your liking, please post your modifications I'd like to try it.

Anthony

Re: BBQ Sauce #1
 

Hey Jim,

Pomegranate syrup is very tart, sugar was needed to take the pucker out of the sauce.

It's moderately tart-spicy with good acid balance and minimally sweet.

If you mix some up and change it to your liking, please post your modifications I'd like to try it.

Anthony[/quote]

Excellent -- I'll be trying it! I was gonna anyway -- I like the use of spices in it -- sounds great. Even better now I know it's not too sweet.... :dr