Sassy 2B Barbecue Sauce

• One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1/2 cup bourbon, preferably Makers Mark
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Heinz Chili Sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Grilling Guru Rub
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1. In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, sugar, molasses, bourbon, ketchup, chili sauce, vinegars, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring after each additional ingredient to combine.
2. Add the spice rub and simmer until the flavors have blended and the sauce has thickened somewhat, about 30 minutes.
3. Let the sauce cool for about 10 minutes or until it is warm but no longer boiling hot.
4. Puree using an immersion or traditional blender.
5. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper, if desired.
6. Remember, the food will be seasoned as well, so dont overseason the sauce.
7. Add the cocoa powder and mix well to combine.
8. Let sit for 5 minutes, and then stir again to make sure the cocoa powder is well distributed.
9. Let cool.
10. The sauce will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
11. Brush it on food 5 to 15 minutes before the cooking time is finished.
12. If desired, serve extra on the side.

tomatoes, brown sugar, molasses, bourbon, ketchup, chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, rub, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, cocoa

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/sassy-2b-barbecue-sauce (may not work)