Recipe lightly adapted from and with thanks to epicurious
Ingredients
2cupsketchup
1/2cupmolasses
1/4 - 1/3cupbourbon
1/4cupdijon mustard
2 - 4tablespoonsSriracha sauceor the hot sauce of your choice
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
2teaspoonssmoked paprika
1teaspoongranulated garlic or garlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
Instructions
Stir together all the ingredients in a heavy large saucepan or medium heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Let cool and then transfer to a large glass jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
Notes
Start with a 1/4 cup of bourbon and 2 tablespoons of hot sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer and taste it. Add a splash more bourbon or a bit more hot sauce to adjust the flavors as you like. My family liked it with a full 1/4 cup of Sriracha and a 1/4 cup of bourbon. (Although, my husband liked it best with a bit more bourbon the second time we made this.)