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Geoff’s Barbecue Sauce

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Jim Beam bourbon
  • 1 (28-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar molasses
  • 1 tbsp granular onion
  • 1 tbsp granular garlic
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 jar Hunt’s chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp dried red pepper flakes
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

1. In large, heavy-bottom saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil on medium heat.  Add shallot and cook until softenend.  Off heat, cautiously add bourbon (it may splatter).  Return to high heat and bring to boil.  Boil until reduced by half in volume.  Add remaining ingredients and stir to blend.  Bring to simmer.

2.  Reduce heat to low and simmer slowly 1 hour.  Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated, well-sealed.

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