Southern Whiskey Sauce
About 1 ½ cups For a milder sauce, replace up to half the whiskey with water; for a very potent sauce, replace the water with whiskey.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup bourbon or other whiskey
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Melt in a small heavy saucepan over low heat: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
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Step 2.
Stir in: 1 cup sugar; ¼ cup bourbon or other whiskey; 2 tablespoons water; ¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon salt
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Step 3.
Cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Whisk in a medium bowl until frothy: 1 large egg
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Step 4.
Slowly whisk the butter sauce into the egg to warm it, then return this mixture to the saucepan. Set over medium heat and, stirring gently, bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Serve at once or set aside at room temperature for up to 1 hour. Let cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat over low heat, stirring; if the sauce separates, remove it from the heat and whisk in a little warm water.