Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce

Excellent, versatile barbecue sauce! From The Jack Daniel's Barbecue Cookbook. If you don't like bourbon, skip this recipe.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 large onion
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  Jack Daniels Whiskey
• 2  cups ketchup
• 1⁄3 cup vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3⁄4 cup molasses
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 2  teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, to taste

Directions

1. Combine onion, garlic and bourbon in a 3 quart saucepan. Saute until onion and garlic are translucent, about 7-10 minutes.
2. Add all remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then turn down to a medium simmer.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Run through a strainer if you want a smooth sauce. Store sauce in the refrigerator.