Bourbon Barbecue Sauce – no carb

29 ounces no-sugar-added tomato sauce

6 ounces no-sugar-added tomato paste

2 – 4 ounces bourbon (Makers Mark)

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons liquid smoke

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2  – 2 tablespoons hot sauce or chili sauce (this adds the kick to the sauce)

3/4 cup sugar substitute (the site recommended: Splenda) (or the equivalent in Stevia)

1/4 cup brown sugar substitute, optional

2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

1 small clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon onion powder

Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Reserve, refrigerated.