This buttery bourbon sauce packs a sweet kick with hints of vanilla and brown sugar. It’s the perfect finishing touch for anything from meats and seafood to vegetables, bread pudding, and even ice cream.

Once you try this honey glaze bourbon sauce, you’ll want to keep a jar on hand at all times! It adds a unique flavor with just the right amount of sweetness to complement almost any meal.

What is Bourbon Sauce?

Bourbon sauce is a reduction sauce, which means it is cooked at high heat and most of the alcohol and water is evaporated as the sauce reduces and thickens. The sugars inside the bourbon also caramelize as the sauce thickens, adding rich flavor to the sauce.

This bourbon reduction can also be used as a glaze to coat just about anything, including meats and vegetables. It has such a flavorful kick that it pairs well with almost anything.

What Does Bourbon Sauce Taste Like?

With molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and tangy lemon juice, this is a tangy, sweet, and zesty flavor that enhances everything it touches. 

Ingredients You’ll Need

• bourbon
• unsalted butter
• salt
• brown sugar
• honey
• vanilla extract

How to Make Bourbon Sauce

• Add butter and brown sugar to a small saucepan and place over a medium-low heat setting. Stir constantly until the mixture melts and combines.
• Add in the bourbon and let it boil for a minute to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
• Stir in the honey and vanilla until combined.
• Remove pot from heat when the mixture reaches desired consistency and allow to cool slightly.

Ways to Use Bourbon Sauce

For Barbecuing 

Grilling meat definitely calls for some bourbon honey sauce. It adds a smoky flavor to the meat along with a sweet twist. It’s not too sweet or too tart. It’s just right. It also pairs well with a dash of Tabasco or red pepper chili flakes for a mouthful that packs a punch, too.

For Dipping 

You can also use this honey bourbon mixture as a dipping sauce for chips or raw vegetables. You can even pour it over meatballs for a sweet and filling appetizer.

Does Bourbon Sauce Have Alcohol in it?

While honey bourbon sauce is made with bourbon, about 85 percent of the alcohol content evaporates during the cooking process.