Pineapple Willy's Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce

• large onion, minced↗1⁄2
• garlic cloves, minced↗4
• Jack Daniels Whiskey↗3⁄4 cup
• catsup↗2 cups
• vinegar↗1⁄3 cup
• Worcestershire sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• brown sugar, packed↗1⁄2 cup
• molasses↗3⁄4 cup
• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 tablespoon
• tomato paste↗1⁄4 cup
• liquid smoke2 tablespoons
• Tabasco sauce↗1⁄3 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine onion, garlic, and Jack Daniel's Whiskey in a 3-quart saucepan.

2. 2

   Saute' until onion and garlic are translucent, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and light mixture; flame for 20 seconds.

3. 3

   Add all remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, then turn down to a medium simmer.

5. 5

   Simmer 20 minutes, stirring constantly.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Cool and enjoy.

8. 8

   NOTE: This sauce gets better with age. If time permits, keep it in the refrigerator a day or so to develop a deeper, richer taste.