Bourbon BBQ Sauce

This bourbon BBQ sauce recipe is better if you allow it to sit in the fridge for a day or two for the flavors to blend. The bourbon quality seems to make no difference. Use the cheapest.

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BBQ Sauce With Bourbon Whiskey

1/2 onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and the bourbon whiskey. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the 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 the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. Run the sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.

This sauce is not only a great basting bbq sauce but is also a great BBQ marinade. For the best pork ribs you've ever made marinade the ribs in the bourbon BBQ sauce for 24 hours before cooking.