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Offline DoomsmokeBBQ

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Bourbon & Plum Coca-Cola Barbecue sauce recipe !!
« Reply #-1 on: August 03, 2017, 01:19:44 PM »
Woo hoo ! ..my Debut recipe post on LTBBQ  8)....so let's begin this thing yea ?.
 
 I developed this recipe for a catering gig and used it on a couple of split chicken halves that were done on a Santa Maria Grill over some Almond wood (very popular wood here in the San Joaquin Valley).  The cook was pretty straightforward ... , I rubbed them over night and grilled them over medium heat until deliciously crisp and beautifully glazed.  They were a hit among the guests and many asked about the Barbecue sauce in which I didn't tell them much other then ripe plums & good bourbon.  The real story behind this recipe is when I made it again for my girlfriend's boss and her family !....haha , anyways so here are some shot's from that evening I made it for the boss and her family .  This cook was done with a Weber 22inch , indirect heat with Lump coals (I like cowboy brand ) and a split log of Almond wood that I let concetrate down into coals over the hot lump coals , temp was about 350 to 374 degrees  . I had the chickens grilling over the indirect side skin side down , lid closed for a good 25 to 30 minutes , flipped ..then started glazing with the sauce until set and done. The sauce recipe below is my gift to you guys ... hope you enjoy !! ..


TIP : If you cook with a lot of fruits like I do ...Stock up on Fruit puree's ! .. I always buy more then I'll need when something's in season and puree it, then put it in the freezer to use year round and ready to go.

To prepare a Plum Puree , simply split the fruit ..and pull the pits out , then blend the flesh adding splash of water if needed but that won't be necessary if you get them well ripe juicy and sweet like natures candy!.


  BOURBON & PLUM COCA-COLA BARBECUE SAUCE
. 1 tablspoon or oil
. 1 onion minced finely
. 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
. 1 to 2  cloves of garlic
. 1/4 cup bourbon
. 1 cup Coca-Cola (it easier to work when allowed to go flat)
, 2 cups Ketchup
. 1/2 cup Cider vinegar
. 1/2 cup Red plum puree
. 1/4 cup brown sugar
. 1/4 cup  worcestershire sauce
. 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (if available look for the fancy black current kind)
. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
. 1 teaspoon cloves spice
. 1 teaspoon lemon zest
. 1 teaspoon cayenne or chipotle powder
. 1/2 teaspoon salt
. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

To finish
. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
. 1 shot of bourbon



1.)  In a saucepan , saute onion ,ginger in oil over medium heat until well caramelized & softened.
  Stir in the Garlic ..and saute for 1 to 2 more minutes until fragrant.

2.)  CAREFULLY ...add in the bourbon , add it away from the heat if working over an open flame to avoid a flare up ,
allow it to reduce for a second then add the Coca-Cola ..and let this cook down by half then begin adding everything else.

.3)  I allowed the sauce to simmer over low heat a for 45 minutes stirring occasionally so it didn't scorch on me,
then right before using , Be sure to taste for seasoning in cause you want it sweeter or less.

.4) I finished the sauce with a tablespoon of butter and shot of bourbon , mixed it until melted,
then puree'd it once more to make it smooth.
 



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Re: Bourbon & Plum Coca-Cola Barbecue sauce recipe !!
« on: August 03, 2017, 01:24:09 PM »
Dang looks goooooooood!  :thumbup:

Sauce sounds wonderful!
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Bourbon & Plum Coca-Cola Barbecue sauce recipe !!
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2017, 03:17:48 PM »
Killer looking chicken!
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Re: Bourbon & Plum Coca-Cola Barbecue sauce recipe !!
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2017, 03:37:10 PM »
Awesome looking yardbird.  Great result - must try.
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Re: Bourbon & Plum Coca-Cola Barbecue sauce recipe !!
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2017, 04:24:14 PM »
Now...THAT...is what I am talkin' about!!!!! ;) ;D
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Re: Bourbon & Plum Coca-Cola Barbecue sauce recipe !!
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2017, 04:42:23 PM »
Dayum, that looks good  8)
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Re: Bourbon & Plum Coca-Cola Barbecue sauce recipe !!
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2017, 05:10:06 PM »
Thanks !! glad everyone enjoyed the post :)
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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2017, 08:09:58 PM »
That bird is off the hook. :thumbup:
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Re: Bourbon & Plum Coca-Cola Barbecue sauce recipe !!
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2017, 08:36:08 AM »
That's beautiful  ;D
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