Red Whisky Barbecue Sauce

Here's a 4th of July recipe for you all! It's my own creation and I know you will all appreciate it. It's my own version of a kicked up spicy "JW" Red Whisky Barbecue Sauce using a few fresh ingredients!

1/2 vidalia or Mayan onion, finely chopped

4 fresh cloves garlic, finely minced

2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped

3/4 C. Johnnie Walker Red Label Whiskey

1 lb. fresh Roma tomatoes, skinned, seeded and finely chopped

1/2 t. fresh ground black pepper

1/2 t. fresh ground white pepper

1/2 T. *Celtic grey salt (or substitute sea salt)

2 C. ketchup

1/4 C. tomato paste

1/3 C. apple cider vinegar

2 T. liquid smoke flavoring

1/4 C. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 C. dark brown sugar

1/2 t. hot pepper sauce

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, jalapenos and whiskey and saute for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
Add the fresh tomatoes, ground black and white pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, Dark brown sugar and hot pepper sauce.
Mix well and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool. If you want to smooth out your sauce, use an immersion blender and give a whir or two. Taste it and re-season if necessary. Enjoy!

*Available in most specialty markets