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Barbecue Sauce
5 from 6 votes

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 yellow onion coarsely chopped, medium
  • 3 garlic coarsely chopped, large cloves
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 Dijon mustard heaping tablespoon
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon chipotle powder ground
  • 1½ tablespoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Stir in the ketchup and water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 (4%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Sodium 286mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 83kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.