Secretly Simple Barbecue Sauce
Makes 2 cups|
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- kosher salt and black pepper
Directions
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the ketchup, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne (if using), ¾ cup water, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 24
- Fat 0g
- Sat Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 114mg
- Protein 0g
- Carbohydrate 5g
- Sugar 4g
- Fiber 0g
- Iron 0mg
- Calcium 9mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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dipping.
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