Barbecue Sauce

In a large, heavy bottom pan, saute the chopped onions in the oil on medium-high heat until golden brown (about 7 to 10 minutes).

Add remaining ingredients (not the beer!); bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; let simmer, uncovered, for 4 hours.

Every 30 minutes or after each beer, whichever comes first, stir to prevent sticking.

After the first 2 1/2 hours of simmering, taste periodically (let it cool first, though).

Follow with a swallow of cold beer.

Purée in a blender or food processor in small batches.*

Pour the sauce into another container.

A clean 1-gallon plastic milk jug works quite well.