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Apple Smoked BBQ Sauce

Apple Smoked BBQ Sauce is smoky, sweet savory, and delicious! Add it to your barbecue menu for summer cookout season! 
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 56
Calories 25 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1/2 cups apple pulp excess moisture drained, from 5-10 pounds of apples
  • 9 Tablespoons cider vinegar ½ cup + 1 Tablespoon
  • 1/2 cup bourbon divided (optional)
  • 3/4 cup white onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup green chilis chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1-3 teaspoons chili powder to taste
  • 1-3 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a stockpot. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat until mixture is thickened and vegetables are very soft, 30 to 60 minutes. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Continue to simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thicker than you desire (it will thicken some after cooling). Stir in remaining bourbon. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Fill hot canning jars to ½-inch head space, stir to remove bubbles, wipe rims, affix lids and adjust rings to fingertip tight. Place jars in boiling water canner.
  • Process for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat; remove canner lid and let jars stand in canner for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for firm seal after 24 hours.
  • Label and store.

Notes

Note: I used the full amount of paprika and chili powder.
Serving size is 2 Tablespoons

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcal
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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