Boozy Meets BBQ: 2 Labor Day Weekend Grilling Recipes

CALIFORNIA — If your Labor Day Weekend plans include firing up the grill for a backyard cook-out, check out these two, easy recipes for whiskey-enhanced barbecue and steak sauces, courtesy of the folks at Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey.

You may ditch those bottled brands forever! Enjoy ...

NOTE: -While specific alcohol brands may be included in the recipes, any brands may be used and substituted.

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The Proper Whiskey Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Proper No. Twelve Whiskey
• 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tbsp Salt
• 3 cups Ketchup
• 1/3 cup Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1/3 tsp Hot Pepper Sauce

Method: Bring it to a boil in a sauce pot. Let it simmer for 20 minutes. Serve.

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Proper Peppercorn Steak Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
• 1 tbsp cracked black peppercorns
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1 large clove of garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Method:

• Cook steak to your liking, then remove and cover while you make the sauce.
• Add peppercorns to the same pan used to cook the steak and heat for 1-2 min.
• Add shallots, garlic and 1 tbsp butter. Sauté over medium heat until shallots soften.
• Add Proper No. Twelve Whiskey and bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan by stirring with a wooden spoon, incorporating any remaining bits from the steak.
• Add the beef stock and bring to high heat. Reduce the sauce by half (4-5 minutes).
• Mix in heavy cream and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Remove from heat, add remaining butter and whisk for 1-2 minutes. Salt to taste. Optional: Add any juice from resting steak and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
• Pour over steaks and serve!

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