1. In medium pan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is soft. Add bell pepper and saute until soft.

2. Place onions, garlic, and pepper in food processor with basil leaves, red pepper flakes, sugar, and soy sauce. Process until pureed, and return to pan.

3. Add bottle of barbeque sauce and maple syrup. Add beer to desired consistency. Heat sauce through and remove from heat. Cool, and refrigerate unless using that day.

sauce (it makes other prepared sauces taste like watered-down ketchup in

comparison), you could substitute another brand if it is unavailable in

your area. Then again, if it isn't available in your area, maybe you

should move! :)