BBQ Sauce with Bourbon or whiskey Recipe

Do not let the bourbon or whiskey scare you away from this nice medium hot sauce. It is optional, but does add a super taste.

• Meal Type: Sauce
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1/2 lg Onion -- chopped
• 1/2 ts Pepper
• 4 Cloves garlic -- chopped
• 1/2 tb Salt
• 2 c Ketchup
• 1/4 c Tomato paste
• 1/3 c Vinegar
• 2 ts Liquid Barbecue Smoke
• 1/4 c Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 ts Tabasco sauce -- to taste
• 1/2 c Brown sugar -- packed
• 3/4 c Molasses
• Bourbon or whiskey (optional to taste)

Directions

1. Combine onion, garlic and burbon in a 3 qt saucepan.
2. Saute until onion and garlic are translucent, about 10 min.
3. Flame if possible.
4. Add all remaining ingredients, bring to boil, then turn down mixture to a medium simmer.
5. Simmer for 20 min. stirring constantly. Run through strainer if you want a smooth sauce. Makes 4 cups.