Tangy Molasses And Beer Barbecue Sauce

• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 2 -3 tablespoons oil (do not use olive oil)
• 1 1/2 cups chili sauce (store-bought)
• 3/4 cup light molasses
• 3/4 cup beer
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• salt (optional)

1. In a heavy sauce saute onion and garlic in about 2 tablespoons oil until soft (about 3 minutes).
2. Add in all remaining ingredients; mix to combine and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat; simmer until the sauce thickens and is reduced to around 2 cups or a little more, stirring occasionally, season with salt if desired (this should take about 20 minutes).
4. Cool completely, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours.

onion, garlic, oil, chili sauce, light molasses, beer, mustard, chili powder, soy sauce, tabasco sauce, lemon juice, liquid smoke, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tangy-molasses-and-beer-barbecue-sauce-145007 (may not work)