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Homemade BBQ Sauce

5 from 3 votes
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Course: Sauces
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Worchestershire
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tsp Cholula or other hot sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a food processor equipped with a chopping blade, combine onion chunks and water. Process until almost smooth.
  2. Strain onion mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
  3. Into the bowl add ketchup, molasses, cider vinegar, Worchestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, liquid smoke, Cholula and black pepper. Stir until well blended and set aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cool until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add chili powder and cayenne pepper and stir until it forms a paste.
  6. Add liquid from bowl to saucepan. Stir until well combined. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Enjoy!

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