Bourbon Buffalo Wing Sauce

Quick Info

Prep: 5m | Cook: 15m | Servings: 1 cup sauce

🛒 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp butter

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🍳 Equipment

• Small saucepan
• Whisk
• Mason jar or heatproof glass jar

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📋 Instructions

1. Combine bourbon whiskey, brown sugar, ketchup, white vinegar, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, honey, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk occasionally until the mixture begins to bubble.
3. Reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer, whisking occasionally, for about 15 minutes until sauce thickens to the consistency of maple syrup or molasses.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before tossing with crisp chicken wings or ribs.

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💡 Notes & Variations

• For extra heat, increase cayenne pepper or hot sauce by 1–2 teaspoons.
• Keeps refrigerated in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.

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