Original Source: Chili Pepper Madness (adapted)

Ingredients

• 6 ounces rehydrated chipotle pods
• 4 ounces bacon, chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 6 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 tsp Jim Beam bourbon
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 2 tsp de arbol or guajillo powder
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tsp fresh minced garlic
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground mustard seeds
• Salt to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Heat a large saucepan to medium heat and add bacon. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add onion and cook 3 more minutes, stirring often, until bacon is nice and crisp.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute, or until garlic browns nicely.
4. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
5. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer 30 minutes with an occasional stir. The sauce will slightly thicken.
6. Serve!  Can be served warm straight from the pan or at room temperature.