Beer-Braised Ribs with a Jack Daniels and Blackberry BBQ

Serves:
6
Chef:
Chris Kelley
Ingredients:

Jack Daniels-Blackberry BBQ Sauce

2 cups cider vinegar
4 cups ketchup
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1½ lb. blackberries, fresh or frozen
¼ cup Jack Daniels or other bourbon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Instructions:
To make sauce, very simply combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook on low heat for 1
hour, stirring occasionally. Process in a blender or food processor until consistency is smooth.
Chef's Narrative:
I have never known anyone who doesn’t like beer with their BBQ. If I ever met such a person, I probably wouldn’t trust him or her. The same can be said about bourbon in BBQ sauce, with the Southern Appalachian states being the “birthplace” of modern-day BBQ as well as bourbon and American Whiskey distillation. Bourbon, with most of its flavor coming from the oak barrels it’s aged in, is the perfect complement for any type of grilling or BBQ. This particular BBQ sauce is great with virtually any meat, whether you’re grilling pork, chicken, steak, or game. This recipe is great if you are having the family or company over. Virtually all the cooking and cleaning can be done ahead of time, leaving you more time to enjoy friends, family, and whatever is left of the beer or bourbon.