Papa Lee's Whiskey Barbeque Sauce

This is a favorite in our family from our King of Barbeque. An all-around sauce that is excellent on chicken, beef or pork!

1/2 large onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup Sour Mash Whiskey (such as Jack Daniels) 2 cups ketchup 1/3 cup wine vinegar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup sorghum molasses 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 Tbsp. liquid smoke flavoring 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce (more if like your sauce spicy)

Combine onion, garlic and whiskey in a 3 qt. Saucepan.

Sauté' until onion and garlic are translucent, approximately 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and light mixture: Flame for 20 sec.

Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring constantly.

Run sauce through a strainer to remove onion and garlic bits if you prefer a smoother sauce.

The sauce can be made ahead and gets better with age.

Recipe courtesy of Lee Schuldt, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri.