OT: Cooking with Bourbon

[Hans Sprungfeld]

BBQ sauce recipe calls for a cup of bourbon, as one of a number of ingredients including molasses, jalapeño pepper, garlic, black bean paste.

I'm thinking that because it cooks over time, a higher quality Bourbon is just a waste of money.

What quality of bourbon do you use?
What price point?
Specific recommendations?

Thanks in advance

 

[CTMike]

BBQ sauce recipe calls for a cup of bourbon

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[TRest]

I suspect your instincts are correct. Just go basic with Evan Williams type bargain brand.

 

[gtcam]

its looking for the taste so as long as you get something that has a strong bourbon taste - ask the liquor store person and think about this - a cup so all you need is a pint at the most
some bourbons are definitely more robust: Jim Bean, Wild Turkey or Old Crow is what I've used in the past

 

[HuskyHawk]

I suspect your instincts are correct. Just go basic with Evan Williams type bargain brand.

Evan Williams is a perfect choice. It's actually decent and is cheap.

 

[mauconnfan]

Like drinking Grey Goose Bloody Mary's, why?

Evan it is.

 

[HuskyBandDad]

Evan honey tastes great

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Thanks for the helpful feedback,which I'll use going forward.

Btw, I queried after noting that Lady Hans had emptied a bottle of Woodford Reserve for the recipe. The sauce was excellent, but there were more economical options available. Further discussion on that would go into the Tao of Married Life thread.

In the meantime, pulled pork for dinner tonight. Here's hoping that those who go to MSG gave a good time.