Larry's Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 8 large garlic cloves
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 qt. (32 oz.) ketchup
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 cup Coca-Cola, reduced over medium-high heat to 1/4 cup

Preparation

1. 1. Heat oil in a 4-qt. pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 15 minutes.
2. 2. Add sugar and peppercorns and cook, stirring frequently until sugar melts, about 1 minute. Add ketchup, liquid smoke, and Coke reduction. Reduce heat to a simmer.
3. 3. Cook for 1 hour to meld flavors. Using a blender, whirl mixture until smooth, about 4 minutes.