Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 1/2 large sweet onion (sliced vertically into strips)
  • 4 cloves garlic (smashed and peeled)
  • 3/4 cup honey whiskey (or bourbon)
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • In a sauce pan; add the slice onions, smashed garlic and the whiskey. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until the onions and garlic have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile combine the homemade ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, brown sugar, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir well until all is combined.
  • Once the onions and garlic are softened, add the ketchup mixture. Stir and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the barbecue sauce into a mesh strainer that is set inside a large bowl. Remove and discard the garlic and onion pieces.
  • Use right away in any recipe calling for barbecue sauce or cool and store in an airtight jar for up to two weeks.