Steve's Bourbon Buffalo Wing Sauce

Name: Steve's Bourbon Buffalo Wing Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: ¼ cup bourbon whiskey; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; ⅓ cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ®); ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons butter

Rating: 4.75 stars

105 Ratings
93 Reviews
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Tired of the same old red pepper and butter 'hot sauce' on your wings? Try this on your next batch for a change of pace. We're crispy wing lovers, so we always make them fried. It might work for baked wings as well, but that hasn't been tested...yet. Make your fried wings according to your favorite recipe, coat the wings in this sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds just prior to serving. You should be able to coat about a dozen wing pieces with the recipe. Your wings are going to be sticky but the wing lovers I hang with claim they're well worth the mess.

By AdirondackKid

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 cup

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 3 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

¼ cup bourbon whiskey
¼ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ®)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

Stir the bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, white vinegar, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, honey, and butter together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture begins to bubble. Reduce heat to low and cook at a gentle simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens nearly to the consistency of maple syrup or molasses, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

234 calories; protein 0.7g 1% DV; carbohydrates 30.8g 10% DV; fat 7.8g 12% DV; cholesterol 20.4mg 7% DV; sodium 480.5mg 19% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (93)

Most helpful positive review

a7xfanally

12/23/2010

This sauce was THE BEST! I didn't have any bourbon whiskey so I used a vanilla extract/water substitution. I added a little extra honey and ketchup and fell in love. It goes from being sweet and tangy to smoky and spicy. Definitely one of the best sauces I've ever had. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Kmoo

02/07/2012

I have to admit that I am surprised that there weren't more complaints about how strong the bourbon flavor was?! Personally I found the flavor overwhelmed all else. Maybe I will have to try the vanilla next time? Read More

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105 Ratings

5 star values: 87
4 star values: 14
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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a7xfanally

12/23/2010

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Dlinh

02/15/2011

This recipe is amazing. For best results make sure to use bourbon since it is important for the flavor and let the sauce sit in the fridge for a day or so. Adding 1-2 tsp of Tabasco sauce will also add some more heat if you're looking for something more spicy. Read More

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Bloodywolf20

05/04/2011

I made this sauce last night and i have to say it is one of the best i have ever tried You sir are a great cook and if you decide to sell this i would buy it every chance i got And also thank you for helping me with a base line for my own buffalo sauce:) Read More

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Greg Teemer

09/14/2011

I was looking for a sauce a little different than the basic Buffalo Wing Sauce. So I thought I would try this one. Fired up my Big Green Egg and threw on 36 wings....tossed them in this sauce....and OH MY!! We have a winner! This sauce is excellent...starts sweet hint of bourdon and finishes spicy. Excellent flavor and will now become a main sauce I will use on my wings. Read More

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Linda Farrell

06/04/2011

Made these as directed and my lips are still tingling. We love how you get a little sweet then wham spicy. Fried up a whole bag of wings and now they are all gone. No leftovers for tomorrow. Next time I'm going to make 2 bags. Read More

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rwillson

05/24/2011

Love the recipe. Added about 4 tablesppons of sriracha sauce to the mix and grilled shrimp with it. Excellent flavor with the right amount of kick. Read More

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Riche

02/11/2012

Hey I didn't have any vanilla extract so had to use "JACK" for the sauce and one for me. Read More

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Kmoo

02/07/2012

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GABBIEBABY

08/30/2011

I made this sauce and put it over cubed cooked chicken. I thought it was a good sauce but the bourbon was a little strong. I think next time I will double the sugar ketchup cayenne and garlic powder. All in all I liked the sauce but would like better with a more diluted bourbon taste. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Steve's Bourbon Buffalo Wing Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Calories: 233.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 1 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 12 %

saturated fat: 24 %

cholesterol: 7 %

vitamin a iu: 11 %

niacin equivalents: 4 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c: 13 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 2 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 19 %

thiamin: 3 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.