Bourbon-Bacon Barbecue Sauce Recipe

• 1/2 cup small-dice bacon (about 3 ounces)
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion (about 1/2 small onion)
• 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons dark or robust molasses (not blackstrap)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes.
2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a small bowl; set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the onion to the pan, and cook in the bacon fat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.
5. Whisk in the remaining measured ingredients and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
6. Stir in the reserved bacon and bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and holds a line on the back of a wooden spoon when you drag a finger through it, about 25 minutes.
8. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
9. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

bacon, red onion, garlic, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, bourbon, robust molasses, chili powder, paprika, ground mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/bourbon-bacon-barbecue-sauce-28482 (may not work)