BBQ Sauce
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 1 hr 30 min
- Active: 45 min
- Yield: 1 gallon
Ingredients
4 sticks (16 ounces) unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1/4 cup dark chili powder
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups brown sugar
3 cups molasses
3 quarts ketchup
1 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup cider vinegar
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
Directions
- Melt the butter in a saucepot. Add the onions and garlic, and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to toast the spices. Add the brown sugar and molasses; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and cider vinegar, and bring to a simmer. Cook the sauce for 30 to 45 minutes and then puree with an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper.
