Kentucky Barbeque

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Kentucky Bourbon Sauce For Mutton

Western Kentucky Barbeque is probably not that well-known outside of Kentucky or Western Kentucky. But their Barbequed Mutton with Western Kentucky BBQ sauce is as unique and tasty as any.

There is an area around Owensboro, Kentucky, that is probably the only place in the country where mutton is the signature bbq dish.

The bold taste of mutton would not be complete without a Western Kentucky BBQ Sauce made with Kentucky bourbon. The locals call this barbeque sauce black dip. This sauce complements the mutton perfectly, and the Kentucky bourbon provides another level of great flavor.

Western Kentucky BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups water
  
• 1/4 cup Kentucky Bourbon
  
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  
• 1/4 cup worcestershire
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or more if you like the heat)
  
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
  
• 1 teaspoon paprika
  
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1/4 cup minced onion

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

This is a great dip for sliced or chopped mutton:

Lip-Smackin' Mutton Dip

1 gallon water
1 2/3 cup vinegar
1 2/3 cup worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon onion salt1 teaspoon Allspice
1 teaspoon MSG

Mix all ingredients. Bring to boil.

Give this sauce a try on mutton or any other barbequed meat and you will discover something delicious and unique in barbeque flavor.