Sriracha and Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

neutral oil ((I used grapeseed oil))

1/2

red onion (diced)

1 clove

fresh garlic (minced)

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1/4 tsp

ground black pepper

3/4 cup

roasted garlic cloves (loosely packed)

1/4 cup

apple cider vinegar

30 oz

canned tomato sauce or tomato puree

4 tbsp

coconut sugar ((or brown sugar; plus more to taste))

1/4 cup

+ 1 tbsp sriracha ((plus more to taste; or reduce if sensitive to heat))

2 tbsp

whiskey ((optional))

2 tbsp

blackstrap molasses

1 tbsp

soy sauce ((or use gluten-free tamari or liquid aminos))

1 tbsp

prepared mustard

2 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

2 tsp

tamarind paste

1 tbsp

vegan Worcestershire sauce ((see notes for substitutions))

1 tsp

liquid smoke