Categories: Sauces-Gravies-Seasonings

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 cup diced sweet onion
• 3/4 cup coarsely grated peeled apple (firm,sweet variety such as Rome Beauty)
• 3 Tbsp. bourbon
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup cola
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 6 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp. molasses
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke

Directions

1. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion to skillet and saute for 4 minutes. Add grated apple, bourbon, salt, cayenne, cinnamon and cumin and saute for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. In a large nonreactive saucepan, add remaining ingredients and mix well. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add apple mixture and stir well. Simmer for 2 additional minutes and remove from heat. After cooling, transfer to a tightly covered jar or plastic container and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

3. makes 3 cups

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