Sweet Whisky BBQ Sauce

There are so many layers of flavors to this sauce, but a few stand out.  Sweet, with a little spice, and notes of whisky playing in the background will have your taste buds singing! Great on chicken, burgers, pulled pork, or whatever your heart desires, this BBQ sauce will have your friends begging for the recipe.

Ingredients:

1 red onion diced
1 cup whisky
1 T sea salt
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
3 cans (15oz each) of tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
1 T paprika
2 t dried oregano
2 t dried basil
1 t fresh cracked black pepper
2 t chili powder
1 1/2 T garlic powder
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 t steak sauce
1/2 t cayenne pepper
2 t cumin
1 cup beer
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Directions:

Sautee the onions, salt, and whiskey over medium-high heat until the onions are translucent. Add the sugars and honey and bring to a boil.  Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a low boil.  Turn down the heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour. Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth (you may have to do this step in batches so your blender doesn't overflow.) Store in jars or in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.