Bourbon Honey BBQ sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion, minced
  • 4 gloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup Bourbon whiskey
  • 1/2 t ground black pepper
  • 1/2 T salt
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 6oz tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 T liquid smoke
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat. combine onion, garlic and bourbon. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion in translucent.
Mix in the remaining ingredients.
Bring to boil.
Reduce to medium low, and simmer for 20 minutes.\
Can run sauce through a strainer or process in a blender if you prefer a smooth sauce.