8 Ways To Use Bourbon In The Kitchen

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1. Bourbon Glaze

Create a glaze for meats like chicken, or salmon by combining bourbon with ingredients like brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and Dijon mustard.

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2. Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Upgrade your barbecue sauce by adding bourbon for a rich, complex flavour. Combine bourbon with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices.

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3. Bourbon Desserts

Use bourbon to the flavour of desserts like pecan pie, bread pudding, or chocolate truffles. Adding bourbon to the filling or the sauce can elevate the dessert.

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4. Bourbon-Infused Whipped Cream

Whip bourbon into heavy cream along with a bit of sugar for a boozy topping for desserts like pies, cakes, or even hot cocoa. It adds a subtle richness and depth to the cream.

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5. Bourbon Cocktails As Cooking Ingredients

Many bourbon cocktails, like Old Fashioned or Bourbon Sour, use simple syrup, bitters, or citrus juices. These can be incorporated into marinades, dressings, or glazes.

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6. Bourbon-Caramel Sauce

Make a decadent caramel sauce by adding bourbon to the traditional caramel ingredients of sugar, butter, and cream. Drizzle it over ice cream or brownies.

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7. Bourbon-Infused Fruits

Soak dried fruits like raisins, cherries, or apricots in bourbon to plump them up and infuse them with flavour. Use them in baked goods like cookies, cakes, or fruitcakes for a delicious bourbon kick.

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8. Bourbon-Flavoured Butter

Mix softened butter with a splash of bourbon and a bit of honey or maple syrup. This flavoured butter can be used to top pancakes, waffles, or grilled steak for a decadent finish.

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When cooking with bourbon, the alcohol will cook off, leaving behind its rich flavour.