Homemade Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I have made this for years, with a little tweak here and there and finally think I have it perfected. It has just enough bite from the vinegar, but a subtle sweetness too. I make quadruple batches and store it in old mayo jars in my garage fridge for quick meals. The longer you simmer it, the better it gets! Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup onion, chopped |
2 1/2 teaspoons salt |
6 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
1/4 cup molasses |
1 cup vinegar |
1 1/2 cups catsup |
2 1/2 cups chicken stock |
3 beef bouillon cubes |
1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
1 teaspoon liquid smoke |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
tabasco sauce |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large stewpot over med-high heat.
2. When the bubbling subsides add the onions all at once.
3. Sprinkle with the salt and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring often, until golden.
4. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Add the syrup, molasses, vinegar and catsup. (At this point I use a hand blender to puree the onions, but this is optional).
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to med-low.
7. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to simmer until thick and bubbly, at least 30 minutes. The longer you simmer it, the better it will be.
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