Kentucky Hot™ Recipes

Welcome to the official recipe collection from It's All About The Sauce™ 


Our recipes: are designed to showcase the bold flavors of Kentucky Hot™ Bourbon Sriracha and Derby City BBQ Sauce.

From weeknight dinners to game-day favorites, each recipe is crafted to help you turn everyday meals into unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're looking for creamy pasta dishes, smoky barbecue creations, grilled meats, wings, burgers, seafood, or Southern comfort food, you'll find delicious ways to enjoy our small-batch, bourbon-infused sauce

MAKE IT KENTUCKY HOT™

One Simple Marinade. Every Flavor. Endless Possibilities.

Turn any Kentucky Hot™ flavor into a quick, bold marinade for chicken, pork, beef, seafood and more. Just four ingredients—that’s it.

4-INGREDIENT KENTUCKY HOT™ MARINADE

Any Flavor. Any Protein. Bold Results.

½ cup Kentucky Hot™ • ¼ cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

 

🔥 BOLD & SMOKY BARBACOA WITH KENTUCKY HOT™ 🔥

Craving a flavorful dish? Our barbacoa with Kentucky Hot™ Original Bourbon Sriracha offers that signature Bold Sweet Heat™. Here's how to make it:


🥩 INGREDIENTS:

• 4 lb beef chuck roast

• 4 dried guajillo peppers

• 2 dried ancho peppers

• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo

• 2 Tbsp adobo sauce

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1½ cups beef stock

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice

• 5 cloves garlic

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 tsp ground cumin

• 2 tsp dried Mexican oregano

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp ground cloves

• 2 tsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 2 bay leaves

• ½ cup Kentucky Hot™ Original Bourbon Sriracha


🔥 DIRECTIONS:

1️⃣ PREP THE PEPPERS: Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and ancho peppers. Toast briefly in a dry skillet. Cover with hot water and soak 15 minutes, then drain.

2️⃣ MAKE THE BARBACOA SAUCE: Blend softened peppers, chipotles, adobo sauce, beef stock, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cloves, salt and black pepper until smooth.

3️⃣ SEAR THE BEEF: Cut chuck roast into large pieces. Heat olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven and brown the beef well on all sides.

4️⃣ SLOW COOK: Place beef in the slow cooker. Pour barbacoa sauce over the beef and add bay leaves. Cook on LOW 8–9 hours or HIGH 5–6 hours, until fork-tender and easy to shred.

5️⃣ GET SAUCY™: Remove bay leaves and shred the beef. Stir in ½ cup Kentucky Hot™ Original Bourbon Sriracha. Add cooking liquid as needed until the meat is rich, juicy and saucy.

6️⃣ SERVE: Serve in warm tortillas with diced onion, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

🌶️ THE SAUCE TIP: For an extra kick, drizzle more Kentucky Hot™ Original over the barbacoa just before serving.

 

 

 Kentucky Hot™ Pineapple Blast.         Baked Chicken

Sweet, savory, and loaded with Bold Sweet Heat™, this easy baked chicken is glazed with Kentucky Hot™ Pineapple Blast for a glossy, caramelized finish. Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a simple weeknight meal with a tropical kick.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

¾ cup Kentucky Hot™ Pineapple Blast

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Lightly coat chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish.

Brush chicken with ½ cup Kentucky Hot™ Pineapple Blast, reserving the remaining ¼ cup for finishing.

Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, using a meat thermometer:

Chicken breasts: 20–25 minutes

Boneless thighs: 25–30 minutes

During the last 5–10 minutes, brush chicken with the reserved ¼ cup Kentucky Hot™ Pineapple Blast and return to the oven until glossy and caramelized.

Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra caramelization.

 

 

         Kentucky Hot™ Candied Bacon

        Sweet. Sticky. Bold Sweet Heat™.

Turn ordinary bacon into an unforgettable appetizer with Kentucky Hot™ Original Bourbon Sriracha. This easy candied bacon recipe combines smoky bacon, rich brown sugar, and the bold bourbon-infused flavor of Kentucky Hot™ Original to create the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy.

 Whether you're serving it for brunch, game day, burgers, or a charcuterie board, this recipe is guaranteed to disappear fast.


Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25–35 minutes
Total Time
35–45 minutes
Servings
6–8 servings


Ingredients
1 lb thick-cut bacon
3 tablespoons Kentucky Hot™ Original Bourbon Sriracha
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Thin jalapeño slices (optional)


Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).


Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.


Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the rack.
Brush both sides of each slice with Kentucky Hot™ Original.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bacon.
Add black pepper and jalapeño slices, if desired.
Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until the bacon is deeply caramelized and crisp. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the bacon.


Allow the bacon to cool on the rack for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions


Kentucky Hot™ Candied Bacon is delicious:
On burgers and sandwiches
With eggs and breakfast platters
On charcuterie boards
As a Bloody Mary garnish
Chopped over salads
As a sweet-and-spicy snack


Tips
Thick-cut bacon delivers the best texture and caramelization.
For extra heat, add additional jalapeño slices or a light sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness.
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