BBQ Sauce #1

1/2 C. Pomegranate syrup*
1/2 C. Bourbon
1/4 C. fresh water
1/2 C. Tomato paste, unseasoned
1 t. Lemon juice
1/4 C. Brown sugar, lightly packed
1 t. Tomato powder
1/2 t. Garlic powder
1/2 t. Onion powder
1/2 t. Smoked paprika
1/4 t. Allspice
1/4 t. Black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 t. Cayenne pepper
1/4 t. Ground cinnamon
1/4 t. Ground ginger
1/8 t. Celery seed
1/8 t. Kosher salt

Whisk together bourbon and syrup in a large saucepan until thinned, add water, tomato paste and lemon juice, whisk to combine.

Gently heat to a simmer, add brown sugar, stir until dissolved.

Remove from heat, blend in remaining ingredients and allow to cool.

*Pomegranate syrup; in a wide uncovered saucepan, simmer and reduce 4 cups pomegranate juice down to 1 cup of syrup, cool and store covered in the refrigerator.

Tip, take the syrup out of the fridge at least half an hour before you want to use it.