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A 'Lil Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course sauce
Servings 0 1-1/2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in the chili powder, cayenne and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in the ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Cool for 15 minutes.
  • Strain sauce through a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.
Keyword Barbecue Sauce, Sauce
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