Sweet and tangy bourbon barbeque sauce

From Grilling Magazine's 2007 issue. Recipe from Chapel Hill, NC's Allen & Son Barbeque restaurant. We reduced the red pepper as it was quite spicy...

Amended in 2012 to add bourbon.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup apple cider vinegar
 * 1 cup organic ketchup
 * 1/2 cup molasses
 * 1/2 cup brown sugar
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon salt
 * 3/4 to 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
 * 1 to 3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
 * 1 tablespoon cooking oil
 * 3/4 cup bourbon (preferably, a darker blend for mor flavour)

Preparation

 * 1) Combine vinegar, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, garlic, salt, red pepper, black pepper and oil in large saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil.
 * 3) Reduce het and simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until sauce is thickened.