Chef Scout’s Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 onion small dice

1 jalapeño minced

4 cloves minced garlic

3/4 cup bourbon

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

2 cups ketchup

1/4 cup tomato paste

1/3 cup cider vinegar

4 tablespoons molasses

2 tablespoons preserves (your choice)

2 tablespoons liquid smoke

1/2 cup Worcestershire

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/3 teaspoon hot sauce

Directions:

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.