1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. butter
4 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 c. + 2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 c. bourbon whiskey
4 tsp. wine vinegar
4 tsp. minced garlic
1/4-1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4-5 drops hot sauce
3-4 lbs. cocktail franks or cut regular franks in 1" pieces

Saute onion and green pepper in butter until soft. Add remaining ingredients except frankfurters. Bring to boil then reduce heat. Add frankfurters and simmer 1 hour. Transfer to heated chafing dish and provide wooden picks. Make 1 day in advance. Refrigerate and reheat.