Classic Barbecue Sauce

Name: Classic Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; ½ medium onion, minced; 1 (14 oz) can of whole tomatoes; ½ cup tomato sauce; ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar; 2 tbsp packed brown sugar; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1 tbsp molasses; ½ tbsp sweet paprika; ½ tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; ½ tsp salt; ½ - 1 tsp liquid smoke, optional, to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings
1 1/2 cups
Course
Others
Cuisine
American

Classic Barbecue Sauce

Winston Jenkins

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Ingredients

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1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ medium onion, minced
1 (14 oz) can of whole tomatoes
½ cup tomato sauce
⅓ cup + 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp molasses
½ tbsp sweet paprika
½ tbsp chili powder
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
½ tsp salt
½ - 1 tsp liquid smoke, optional, to taste

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until hot and shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-9 minutes, or until golden brown.
Add the whole tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice, molasses, sweet paprika, chili powder, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and liquid smoke. =
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2 1/2 hours.
Remove from the heat and cool for a bit. Blend with an immersion blender or blender until blended smooth.
Transfer to a jar and use immediately or store sealed in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.