Cola Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

* 4 cloves garlic, peeled
* 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch for the garlic
* 3 cups cola
* 1 1/2 cups ketchup
* 1/4 cup cider vinegar
* 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1 slightly heaping tablespoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
* 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, plus additional for seasoning
* 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
* 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions

Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear mixture to a coarse paste.

Stir garlic paste, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, cola, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, chili powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, and allspice together in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, stir in the lime juice, and season with black pepper and hot sauce, to taste.