fruity essentials: peachy bbq sauce

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Nov 11, 2024

This is an excellent BBQ sauce with a little bit of sweetness, a little bit of tang, and a little bit of heat. It works great on beef, pork, chicken; and even fish (I love it as a dipping sauce for shrimp). I have seen a lot of BBQ sauce recipes that use fruit and thought I would give it a go. Figured peaches were a safe bet, and I was right. It is easy/peasy to make. So, you ready... Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce*
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons fresh clover honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions
  • 10 ounces tomato puree (1 can)
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh apple juice, not cider
  • 1 tablespoon smooth brown mustard, I prefer Grey Poupon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large fresh peach, skinned, pitted, and cut into cubes
  • 1 ounce good bourbon
  • 1 - 2 pinches salt, Kosher variety, or to taste
  • 1 - 2 pinches white pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • 1/4 cup ketchup, homemade if possible*
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

How To Make fruity essentials: peachy bbq sauce

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    What you will need? This is a one pan recipe. Something like a 2-quart saucepan should do nicely. Just make sure that the pan is made from a non-reactive material, such as stainless steel (like All-Clad), or coated ceramics, like (Le Creuset). Materials like aluminum or cast iron will “react” to the acids in this sauce and give it a metallic taste… I HATE it when that happens.
  • Step 3
    What to serve with it? This is a sauce, so the question is not what you serve it with, but what you serve it on. Most meats and seafood work well with this sauce. And it even works well as a cooking sauce for things like chilis and stews. Have some fun with it.
  • Step 4
    How to store it? Because homemade sauces do not contain any preservatives, it is important to store them properly. Non-reactive (glass) containers with tight-fitting lids are a must. If I am doing homemade sauces, I love using Weck jars. They are glass, come in all sizes and shapes, and have excellent leakproof lids. If you shop online, you can go to Amazon, type in “Weck Jars” and you will find a ton of them. They last forever, unless you break them, and they are very reasonable, price-wise. Sauces, in most cases, should be stored in the fridge. If properly stored, this sauce should last 10 – 12 days. FYI: This sauce can be frozen, and in this case, it will last for several months.
  • Step 5
    Homemade Ketchup Okay, this may seem like a lot of time to spend on making ketchup; however, the time spent is well worth the flavor you get on the other side. Plus, since you are making it from scratch, you can vary the ingredients to suit the occasion. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/versatile-homemade-ketchup.html?r=3 Homemade Worcestershire Looking for a good Worcestershire without anchovies, or all those chemical preservatives? It is easy/peasy to make and tastes like the real thing. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1
  • Step 6
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 7
    This is a simple recipe to make. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a low/slow simmer.
  • Step 8
    Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. It should slightly thicken as it simmers.
  • Step 9
    Allow to cool completely, then put into a blender.
  • Step 10
    Then blend-baby-blend until smooth.
  • Step 11
    Store in a non-reactive container in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Step 12
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So Yummy
    Step 13
    Use as you would any tasty, yummy BBQ sauce. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
  • Peace to all.
    Step 15
    Namasté

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