Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce

Makes 4 cup

{19 g} 1/2

onion, minced

{12 g} 4

cloves garlic, minced

180 ml

bourbon whiskey

1/2 tsp {1.5 g}

ground black pepper

1 1/2 tsp {9.1 g}

salt

2 cup 480 ml {487 g}

ketchup

1/4 cup 12 tsp 60 ml {38 g}

tomato paste

1/3 cup {80 g} 16 tsp

cider vinegar

dashes liquid smoke flavoring

1/4 cup 12 tsp 60 ml {70 g}

Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup {72 g} 24 tsp 8 TBL

packed brown sugar

1/3 tsp {1.6 g}

hot pepper sauce, or to taste

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey.

Simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

Mix in the ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.