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Heat the butter and oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan.
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Add the onions and garlic and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add 2 cups bourbon and cook until completely reduced.
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Add the tomatoes and water, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add the remaining ingredients, excluding the salt, pepper, and steaks, and simmer for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Pour into a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
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Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of bourbon.
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Heat grill to high.
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Season steaks on both sides liberally with salt and pepper and rub some of the spice rub from the onions onto 1 side of the steaks.
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Place steaks on grill, spice rub side down, and grill until slightly charred and crusty, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Brush the steaks with some of the Bourbon-BBQ baste and turn steaks over; reduce heat of the grill to medium-low and cook to medium-rare doneness, about 8 to 9 minutes longer.
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Brush with the Bourbon-BBQ baste every 2 minutes.
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Remove from the grill, brush with more of the baste, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 1/4-inch thick slices.
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2 tablespoons paprika
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1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon cayenne powder
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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4 Vidalia onions, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
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Canola oil
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Heat grill to high.
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Whisk together all spices in a small bowl until combined.
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Brush onions with oil on both sides.
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Rub 1 side of each onion with some of the spice mixture and place rub side down on the grill.
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Grill until golden brown and a crust has formed.
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Turn the onions over and continue grilling until just cooked through.
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Serve with the steaks.