Smoky and sweet, Jack Daniel’s strikes just the right notes to balance the flavors of this Memphis-style red sauce. Serve it with pulled pork, grilled chicken, pork ribs, or beef brisket. It’s so mouthwatering, it makes any barbecue dish that much better.
MAKES: ABOUT 4 Cups
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- One 18-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup Jack Daniel’s whiskey
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In the pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, and paprika and sauté until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and whiskey, stirring to combine the ingredients.
- Lock the lid in place and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Release the pressure naturally and remove the lid, tilting the pot away from you to avoid the escaping steam.
- If not using immediately, cool the sauce completely and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.




