SPICY BOURBON BBQ SAUCE

3T Butter
1 lg Onion, finely chopped
1 lb Brown Sugar (light for chicken and pork, dark for beef)
2 cps Ketchup
1 6oz can Tomato Paste
2 cps Bourbon
1/4 cp + 1T Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 cp Tabasco
2T Liquid Smoke

In a large heavy saucepan or high sided skillet, saute onions in butter over med heat until golden brown. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, then simmer on low, stirring regularly, until reduced by half. Makes about a quart.

note: using a cayenne based hot sauce will negatively alter the taste of this sauce. Use only Tabasco.