Tex-Mex Barbecue Spice Rub and Whiskey Barbecue Sauce

This year, go the homemade route for your Father’s Day gift. Make this spice rub and barbecue sauce for guys who enjoy grilling at home. 

For the Spice Rub (Makes about 1 3/4 cups)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne powder
1 tablespoon salt
well-sealed jar

For the Whiskey Barbecue Sauce (Makes about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup bourbon whiskey
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2tablespoon salt
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
a dash of Tabasco sauce
a sterilized jar with lid

1  Make the spice rub: In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, cayenne powder, and salt. Store in a well-sealed jar. Use as a rub for steaks, ribs, or chicken before grilling or roasting.

2  To make the barbecue sauce: Sauté onion and garlic. Add whiskey; simmer until reduced in half. Pour in tomato sauce, ketchup, black pepper, salt, vinegar, liquid smoke flavoring, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and Tabasco sauce; simmer until thick. Strain, let cool, and bottle in a sterilized jar with lid. Store in the refrigerator for about a month. This can be used for basting and marinating, and as a dip too!

Photography by Kai Huang | Styling by Elaine P. Lim| Props from Saizen (jars)

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