Vidalia Onion Barbecue Sauce

Big Sexy's Note:

This Vidalia Onion-based sauce packs a sweet punch.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 160

Yield: 5.0 Pints

• 1 quart water
• 3 medium vidalia onions , chopped
• 18 ounces ketchup
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup Bourbon
• ½ cup chili sauce
• ½ cup cider vinegar
• ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons honey
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 ½ ounces pickling spices

Directions:

1. Combine Cloves and Pickling Spices in a loose cheesecloth. Tie tightly and place in a large sauce pot. Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour 45 minutes. Stir frequently.
2. Remove from heat. Remove cheesecloth spices and discard after squeezing the juices out of the bundle. After allowing to cool to a safe temperature, ladle mixture into blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Jar according to canning kit instructions or cover and refrigerate.
4. Yields 5 pints. Serving size: One Tablespoon.