Tangy Molasses And Beer Barbecue Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, minced
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons oil (do not use olive oil)
1 1/2 cups chili sauce (store-bought)
3/4 cup light molasses
3/4 cup beer
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
salt (optional)

Preparation

In a heavy sauce saute onion and garlic in about 2 tablespoons oil until soft (about 3 minutes).
Add in all remaining ingredients; mix to combine and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat; simmer until the sauce thickens and is reduced to around 2 cups or a little more, stirring occasionally, season with salt if desired (this should take about 20 minutes).
Cool completely, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours.