Barbecue Sauce
This fresh-tasting Barbecue Sauce recipe is a sassy little number, with a fabulous depth of flavor. A BBQ sauce with the perfect combination of savory, sweet, tangy, and smoky. You'll want to eat it on everything!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium yellow onion coarsely chopped
- 3 large cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- 1½ tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a heavy-bottomed nonreactive saucepan over medium to medium-high heat. Once heated, add the oil. When oil is shimmering, stir in the onion and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes - do not let it brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the ketchup and water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire, chipotle powder, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, honey, and molasses, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 10 minutes, or until thickened.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth - or very carefully use an immersion blender, and blend right in the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Use right away. Or transfer to a jar or other container and cover tightly, then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 83kcal Carbohydrates: 16g Protein: 1g Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Sodium: 286mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 13g
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