Dixie Whiskey Barbecue Sauce

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
• 1 cup coarsely chopped celery
• 1 cup coarsely chopped Bell pepper
• 1 cup coarsely chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 2 Jalapeno chili peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning mix
• 1 cup Jack Daniel's whiskey
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cornstarch to thicken, if desired

Directions

1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, finely chop onions, celery, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, and chili peppers.
2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add contents from food processor, and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are wilted.
3. Add ketchup, honey,lime juice, parsley, mustard and seasoning mix. Bring to a low boil, reduce to simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
4. Add whiskey and stir. If desired, thicken with cornstarch dissolved in water and simmer another 5 minutes.
5. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature and transfer to a glass container.
6. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Reheat before serving