Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2                onion -- minced
     3/4  cup           whiskey
     1/3  cup           vinegar
     1/2  cup           brown sugar -- packed
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
     1/4  cup           tomato paste
     1/3  teaspoon      hot sauce -- to taste
   4      cloves        garlic -- minced
   2      cups          ketchup
     1/4  cup           Worcestershire sauce
     3/4  cup           molasses
     1/2  tablespoon    salt
   2      tablespoons   liquid smoke -- (optional), to taste

Preparation:

Combine onion, garlic and whiskey in a 3-quart saucepan. Saut‚ until onion and garlic are translucent, about 10 min. Remove from heat and light mixture, flame for 20 seconds. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, then turn down mixture to a medium simmer. Simmer 20 min., stirring constantly. Run sauce through a medium strainer to remove onion and garlic bits if you prefer a smoother sauce. Makes 4 cups. This sauce get better with age so make it a day or two before use. Keep refrigerated.