Bourbon BBQ Sauce for Ribs & Pork

 

1/2 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped 

1 teaspoon minced Serrano or jalapeno, if desired 

3/4 cup bourbon or whiskey 

2 cups ketchup 

1/4 cup dark cane syrup

1/4 cup tomato paste 

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 

1/3 cup cider vinegar 

2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 cup packed brown sugar 

1/2 tablespoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 

1/3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste 

Place the onion, garlic, Serrano if using and bourbon in a blender. Pulse to liquefy. Pour mixture into a large saucepan; bring mixture to a boil and simmer over medium-low heat uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring back to a boil. Stir and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. 
Note: Store in the refrigerator any that is left over.

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