Molasses-Rum Barbecue Sauce

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2 T vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, diced medium
2 T minced ginger
2 T minced garlic
1 C rum
1/2 C red wine vinegar
1 C ketchup
1/2 C molasses
1/4 C lightly packed brown sugar
1 T ground allspice
pinch ground mace
salt and pepper to taste

In saucepan over medium heat, heat oil and saute onions until
transparent. Add ginger and garlic and saute, stirring, for 1
minute. Add the rum, vinegar, ketchup, molasses, sugar, allspice,
and mace. Bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer
for 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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