FAMOUS DAVE'S BBQ SAUCE - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Fry bacon in a large saucepan until crisp.
• Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
• Use the bacon for another purpose.
• Fry the onions in the reserve drippings on medium high heat until caramelized or dark golden brown.
• Don't burn.
• Reduce heat to medium low.
• Deglaze the saucepan with water.
• Stir in the Peach Schnapps, raisins, jalapeño and garlic.
• Simmer for 10 minutes or until the mixture is of a syrupy consistency, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and place the mixture in a blender with Balsamic vinegar, apple, tangerine juice concentrate, pineapple juice concentrate, molasses, apple cider vinegar, lemon and lime juice.
• Process until puréed and return to the saucepan.
• Add corn syrup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, Maggi seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper and cayenne.
• Mix well.
• Bring to a low boil, under medium heat, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in Kahlúa and liquid smoke.
• Store, covered, in refrigerator.