Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 12-ounce bottle chili sauce
• 3/4 cup beer
• 1/4 cup unsulfured (light) molasses
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat. Add chili sauce, beer, molasses, vinegar, bourbon and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until reduced to 2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Stir in hot pepper sauce. (can be made up to 1 month ahead. Cover; chill.)