Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 3/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons molasses
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the chipotle peppers
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to your taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to your taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to your taste

Instruction

  • Combine onion, garlic, and bourbon in a deep saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Be careful the bourbon does not ignite!
  • Mix in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes. If you want a smooth sauce, strain through a fine mesh strainer or use an immersion blender.
  • It will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.