Old Hickory Barbecue Sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup sweet onions, chopped fine
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
¼ cup cocktail sauce
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup white corn syrup
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons Tennessee bourbon
2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke seasoning
Hot dogs, cooked
Hot dog buns, heated
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese (optional)
Begin by heating the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic; sauté them until they are soft. Remove them pan from the heat and allow them to cool.
Once the onions and garlic have cooled for a little while, stir in the remaining ingredients. Be sure to reserve about 1/2 cup for serving.
Grill the hot dogs. During the last few minutes of cooking, brush them with the barbecue sauce.
Spoon one tablespoon of the barbecue sauce over the hot dog that has been placed in a heated bun. You may add other condiments and cheese, if desired.